2025 Jeep Wrangler vs 2024 Toyota Sienna

The 2024 Toyota Sienna, available in Canada in LE, XLE, XSE, and Limited trim levels, presented a distinctive appearance with its sleek front and rear fascias. It was offered in a variety of appealing colours such as deep blue, red, and bronze. The Sienna's design was complemented by standard LED lighting, with upper trims featuring Bi-LED projector headlamps. The XSE trim, known for its sporty look, included a black metallic mesh front grille, black heated side mirrors, and 20-inch dark wheels. Inside, the Sienna provided a spacious environment with cloth seats, three-zone climate control, and room for eight passengers. The XSE trim replaced the second-row bench with captain’s chairs and leatherette-trimmed sport seats, adding a touch of luxury with a heated, leather-trimmed power steering wheel equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) controls.

In contrast, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport S hardtop, with its black-on-black-on-black colour scheme, was less visually appealing in a tropical climate. Despite this, the Wrangler's design, rooted in its World War II military vehicle heritage, remained fundamentally appealing. The Wrangler was available in various trims, including Sport, Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, and Rubicon X, with the Rubicon 392 discontinued in Canada after 2024. The Wrangler's interior was functional, with grey fabric dashboard trim, metallic accents, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. While the Wrangler's design prioritized function over form, it maintained its popularity due to its capability to traverse almost any terrain.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna was equipped with a hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, producing a total of 245 horsepower. All-wheel drive models featured an additional electric motor for the rear wheels. Despite the sport-tuned suspension and Sport mode, the Sienna's performance was not particularly thrilling, with a sluggish feel off the line and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that contributed to a less engaging driving experience. The Sienna excelled in urban environments, offering smooth acceleration and excellent visibility, although the brakes were occasionally grabby.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler offered a choice between a 3.6-litre V6 engine with a six-speed manual transmission and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The latter produced 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, offering a more lively performance, especially at higher elevations. The Wrangler's standard four-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and generous approach and departure angles made it a capable off-road vehicle. However, its ride was rough, with slow steering and sloppy handling traits. The Wrangler's fuel economy averaged 12.3 L/100 km during our evaluation, and its three-star rollover resistance rating from the NHTSA was a concern.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna excelled in interior space and functionality, with a lower storage pass-through for bulkier items and multiple cupholders. The second-row captain’s chairs could slide fore and aft, providing up to 101.5 centimetres of legroom. However, the slide function was complicated, and the seats couldn't be removed, limiting cargo space. The third row offered ample legroom and tilt functionality, with window shades and cupholders throughout. The Sienna featured tri-zone climate control, with an additional zone for the front passenger in the XSE trim. The rear liftgate provided access to 949 litres of cargo space, expandable to 2,860 litres with the second row folded.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler's high ground clearance and narrow door openings made entry and exit challenging. The front seats were comfortable, with cloth upholstery and optional heated seats and steering wheel. Rear-seat legroom was adequate, but taller passengers risked banging their knees on the front seatback panels. Storage space was limited, with small items often ending up in cupholders. The Wrangler's cargo space was reasonable, with a 897-litre capacity, expandable to 2,050 litres with the back seat folded. However, accessing the cargo area was cumbersome due to the tailgate and rear window design.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna featured an older infotainment system with a nine-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and physical buttons for common menus. The backup camera's grainy view was a drawback, but the Sienna offered available SiriusXM satellite radio and a 12-speaker JBL stereo system. USB ports were plentiful, and a 1500-watt inverter with a 120-volt outlet was available for the second row and rear cargo area.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler boasted a Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio preparation. The Sport S trim included a decent eight-speaker stereo, with a nine-speaker Alpine premium sound system as an option. The Convenience Group pack added a 7-inch digital display between the analog gauges, passive entry, and a remote engine starting system. Rear parking sensors were available in the Safety Group option pack.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna came standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite, including lane departure alert, automatic emergency braking, road sign recognition, full-speed adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert were also standard. The Sienna received a four-star frontal crash and rollover protection rating and a five-star side crash protection rating from the NHTSA. The IIHS rated it "Good" in crashworthiness and seat belt and child restraint systems, with an "Average" rating in front crash prevention.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler featured standard side curtain airbags for front and rear seats. Advanced driver assistance systems were optional, with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert available on most trims. Forward collision warning with automatic braking was limited to the Sahara trim. The Wrangler received a four-star frontal-impact rating and a three-star rollover resistance rating from the NHTSA. The IIHS rated it "Good" for side-impact protection and moderate overlap frontal-impact test, but "Marginal" in the small overlap frontal-impact test.