Compare the2025 Chevrolet TraverseVS 2025 Toyota Sienna

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Traverse achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Toyota Sienna has not been tested.

To deliver safety and visibility under dusty conditions the Chevrolet Traverse’s backup monitor has a standard rear washer to keep the view clear. A camera washer system is only offered on some models of the Toyota Sienna.

Both the Traverse and the Sienna have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Traverse is safer than the Toyota Sienna:

	Traverse	Sienna
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	3 Stars
HIC	165	215
Neck Injury Risk	20.1%	61%
Neck Stress	178 lbs.	389 lbs.
Neck Compression	2 lbs.	132 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	32/13 lbs.	323/323 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	35.9%	48%
Neck Stress	159 lbs.	200 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	160/266 lbs.	448/220 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Traverse is safer than the Sienna:

	Traverse	Sienna
Overall Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	MARGINAL
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh/hip Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh Forces L/R	135/90 pounds	292/247 pounds
Leg/foot Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh Forces L/R	135/90 pounds	292/247 pounds
Leg Forces L/R	315/450 pounds	427/584 pounds
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
	Rear Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	MARGINAL
Thigh Rating	GOOD	GOOD

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Traverse is safer than the Toyota Sienna:

	Traverse	Sienna
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Abdominal Force	73 lbs.	123 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	518 lbs.	542 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	346	371

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Chevrolet Traverse achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2025 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated moderate overlap front crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Sienna is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2025.

Warranty

The Traverse’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Sienna’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 2 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Traverse’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Traverse first among midsize suvs in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The Sienna isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 32 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is ranked 17th.

Engine

The Traverse’s standard 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 83 more horsepower (328 vs. 245) than the Sienna’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Traverse is faster than the Toyota Sienna:

	Traverse	Sienna
Zero to 60 MPH	7.4 sec	8.4 sec
Quarter Mile	15.7 sec	16.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92.4 MPH	72.7 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The Traverse FWD’s standard fuel tank has 1.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sienna (19.4 vs. 18 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Traverse AWD’s standard fuel tank has 3.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sienna (21.7 vs. 18 gallons).

The Traverse has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Sienna doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Brakes and Stopping

The Traverse stops much shorter than the Sienna:

	Traverse	Sienna
70 to 0 MPH	178 feet	190 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	114 feet	134 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	150 feet	155 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Traverse has larger standard tires than the Sienna (255/65R18 vs. 235/50R20). The Traverse’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Sienna (275/45R22 vs. 235/50R20).

The Traverse’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sienna XSE/Platinum’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Traverse has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Sienna LE/XLE. The Traverse’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Sienna XSE/Platinum.

The Chevrolet Traverse’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Toyota Sienna only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Suspension and Handling

For greater off-road capability the Traverse has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Sienna (6.8 vs. 6.4 inches), allowing the Traverse to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Traverse Z71’s minimum ground clearance is .8 inch higher than on the Sienna Woodland Edition (7.8 vs. 7 inches).

Chassis

The front grille of the Traverse uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Sienna doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Traverse uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Sienna doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Traverse has 2.5 inches more front headroom, 4 inches more front legroom, .1 inches more rear headroom, 1.6 inches more rear legroom and .9 inches more third row headroom than the Sienna.

Cargo Capacity

The Sienna’s spare tire is stored in the cargo area, where it diminishes the useable cargo capacity and interferes with loading and unloading. The Traverse’s spare is out of the way under the trunk floor.

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Traverse RS/High Country’s second row seats and pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the third row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Sienna doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Toyota Sienna is limited to 3500 pounds. The Traverse offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

The Traverse uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Sienna uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

The Traverse’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Sienna does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Traverse’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Pushbutton Start standard on the Sienna only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the van. Pushbutton Start is not available on the Sienna XLE/XSE/Woodland/Limited/Platinum.

The Traverse has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the Sienna Platinum.

The Traverse’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Sienna doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Chevrolet Traverse and the Toyota Sienna, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Chevrolet Traverse outsold the Toyota Sienna by 33% during 2024.

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