2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2025 Toyota Sienna

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E retained its distinctive and sharp styling, with an aggressive front fascia and a sloping profile that maintained its crossover proportions. The tri-bar tail lights, a hallmark of the Mustang nameplate, were refreshed to match the signature lighting of the seventh-generation Ford Mustang. The new Rally trim emerged as the top-of-the-line model, featuring unique styling cues such as LED fog lamps integrated into the grille, a black roof, and a unique front splitter and rear spoiler painted in Dark Carbonized Grey. The Oxford White 19-inch wheels were particularly eye-catching, drawing inspiration from rally racing. The GT trim offered 20-inch wheels with various finishes, including a new Bronze Appearance Package exclusive to the GT.

Inside, the 2024 Mustang Mach-E continued with its minimalist dash design, featuring a large touchscreen at the centre and a narrow screen above the steering wheel. The Ford Performance front seats, with their heavier bolstering, became standard on the GT trim and carried over to the Rally trim, where the plastic trim was Oxford White. This interior design choice added a futuristic touch, reminiscent of a spaceship, enhancing the overall appeal of the Mach-E's cabin.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna, while maintaining the traditional minivan silhouette, attempted to infuse more style into its design. The trapezoidal grille, upswept body lines, and swollen rear fenders contributed to a more dynamic appearance, although the minivan's boxy shape remained. The Platinum package introduced new flower-petal wheel designs, replacing the previous split-five-spoke design. Despite these efforts, the Sienna still looked like a minivan, prioritizing practicality over aesthetics.

Our test vehicle, the top-of-the-line Toyota Sienna Limited with the Platinum package, featured the new Magnetic Grey paint colour. The interior received updates for 2025, including a new woodgrain finish, although opinions on its appeal varied. The Sienna's interior was generally well-received, offering practicality and comfort, but the woodgrain finish received mixed reviews. Overall, the Sienna's design focused on functionality, catering to families seeking a spacious and versatile vehicle.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to deliver a sporty driving experience, with a firm ride quality that prioritized sports-car dynamics over crossover comfort. The MagneRide damping system, now standard on the GT trim, allowed for more adjustment by drive mode, enhancing the driving experience. The GT Performance Upgrade package increased torque output to 700 lb-ft, maintaining the 480 horsepower, resulting in impressive acceleration figures: a zero-to-96-km/h time of 3.3 seconds and an 11.8-second quarter mile. The Mach-E GT and Rally trims offered all-wheel drive, with ranges of 451 and 426 kilometres, respectively. Ford also improved the DC fast-charging experience, reducing charging times by about 20%.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna featured a hybrid powertrain with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The net horsepower rating was 245, which, while not particularly high, was sufficient for the Sienna's intended purpose. The hybrid system prioritized fuel economy, with a Natural Resources Canada rating of 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving for the FWD model. The Sienna's handling was predictable and secure, but not particularly engaging. The ride was smooth and absorbent, providing excellent impact isolation. The Sienna's hybrid powertrain delivered a quiet and efficient driving experience, although the CVT could become noisy during hard acceleration.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E excelled in interior space, offering a total of 965 litres of cargo space, with 841 litres behind the rear seats and a drainable frunk for additional storage. Folding the rear seats expanded the cargo space to 1,690 litres. The driver and front passenger enjoyed ample headroom and legroom, with power-adjustable seats available across all trims. The ActiveX seating surfaces, with Miko inserts and performance-inspired perforation, provided a comfortable and stylish interior.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna prioritized form and function, offering a range of seating and cargo solutions. The front seats were power-adjustable and heated, with ventilated and perforated leather in the Limited with Platinum package. The second-row captain's chairs with ottoman-style leg rests were a hit with passengers, while the third-row seat accommodated adults comfortably. The Sienna's cargo space was generous, with 949 litres behind the third-row seat and a maximum capacity of 2,860 litres. However, the Sienna's design did not allow for the removal of the second-row seats, limiting its maximum cargo capacity compared to rivals.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E featured the latest version 4A of Ford’s SYNC infotainment software, accessible through a 15.5-inch touchscreen. The system included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with climate and temperature controls integrated into the screen. Ford’s Intelligent Range system provided real-time range updates, considering factors such as temperature, terrain, and traffic. The Mach-E's technology offerings were comprehensive, enhancing the driving experience and addressing range anxiety.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna offered a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 12.3-inch touchscreen display for the Toyota Audio Multimedia (TAM) infotainment system. The system included a digital assistant, accessible via voice commands, and supported wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sienna Limited featured a 12-speaker JBL premium audio system, although the sound quality was not optimal. The four-zone climate control system and digital rearview camera added to the Sienna's technological appeal, providing convenience and comfort for passengers.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E came equipped with BlueCruise 1.3, Ford’s hands-free highway-driving assist software, available on all trims. The Ford CoPilot 360 suite included advanced driver-assistance technologies such as blind-spot information, pre-collision assist, and adaptive cruise control. The Mach-E received high safety ratings, earning a Top Safety Pick Award from the IIHS and five-star ratings from the NHTSA.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna featured Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.0, offering a range of advanced driving assistance systems. The Sienna's safety features included forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. The Sienna received a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA, although its frontal crash-test result was four stars, and it scored three stars for driver protection in a frontal impact. The new rear-seat reminder technology added an extra layer of safety for families.