2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 812 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (325 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
