Kia Sedona vs Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Kia Sedona. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Sedona | Toyota Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 272 | 1,418 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 39 and 14 | 47 and 13 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 16,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 12 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 21 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 272 complaints for the Kia Sedona and 1,418 for the Toyota Sienna. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Kia Sedona, 12 for the Toyota Sienna.