2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Highlander would be higher. Both 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Toyota Sienna are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |
