2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 689 kg more than 2010 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Toyota Sequoia 2010 Toyota Sienna
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sequoia Sienna
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 381 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2599 kg 1910 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 5105 mm
Vehicle Width 2029 mm 1966 mm
Vehicle Height 1956 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 3099 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 76 L


 

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