Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Toyota Sienna Review

Utility
The Toyota will most certainly prove more convenient than the Sprinter Van 3500 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is likely a better choice than the Sienna as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or large dogs. The Dodge outpulls the Toyota Sienna by a big margin.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is substantially more bulky than the Toyota. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 than the Toyota Sienna because of its bigger tank. The Toyota fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Toyota Sienna's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Sienna is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is tremendously pricier than the Toyota Sienna when it comes to MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Sienna is most certainly more maneuverable than the Dodge, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Sienna's engine is substantially bigger than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Sprinter Van 3500 is significantly more powerful than the Toyota.

Warranty
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Toyota have the same basic after-sale protection.