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In 2011, Chrysler published a video of the results of comparison tests that they performed with the Chrysler Town & Country against the Toyota Sienna LE V6. While both would commonly be considered to be comparable minivans, the outcomes proved to distinguish them as very different. Take a look:

Handling

This was one of the most obvious differences as the handling of the Sienna was not as adequate as the Town & Country. The suspension in the Sienna is soft which makes the van feel uncomfortable in any handling situations.

The Town & Country had superior handling qualities, especially in situations like emergency handling.

The Town & Country ABS worked well with adequate pedal feedback and feel while having short stopping distances with minimal brake time.

Acceleration

Although the Sienna felt powerful at the acceleration, the Town & Country’s Penestar V6 engine felt noticeable smoother and more refined when accelerating. The shifts were smoother in the Town & Country, with little lag between shifting gears.

Cabin

The refined cabin of the Town & Country helped the isolation from noise from the road and engine. The Town & Country also had a much more luxury and upscale look, as opposed to the Sienna.

The Sienna provided good straight line handling, good braking, and strong acceleration. However, the Town & Country was more of a refined drive, due to the good top end acceleration, strong control and maneuverability, and the comfortable cabin space.