*All information in this article has been revised and updated for the latest 2021-2022 models.
The 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon improves each year with its versatility, safety, and styling. With seating for seven, it is incredibly flexible and can be configured to suit all of your needs. Carry your family and your stuff, or use it for work to accommodate your company equipment and crew. The 2022 Toyota Sienna is practical and also meets the needs of most buyers. It offers a spacious cabin and is the only minivan that has available all- wheel drive. Let’s look at both.
Design
The 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon undergoes a revision for the 2022 model year. It comes in both cargo or passenger configurations and either short or long-wheelbase versions. Trims include the XL, XLT, and the Titanium on the passenger configuration. An updated front fascia and dashboard, as well as a power-sliding door is introduced and dual sliding doors are an available option. Automatic headlamps with configurable running light and rain sensing windshield wipers are now standard while vinyl upholstery and vinyl floor covering is standard. You will get cloth upholstery and floor mats on the XLT and leather upholstery on the Titanium. This passenger van can seat up to seven people, but also offers useful configurations. It is easy to maneuver in and out of places and on the road. The cargo van offers up to 127 cubic feet of cargo volume, while the passenger van provides up to 106 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded down.
The 2022 Toyota Sienna will be fully designed for the 2022 model year. For 2022, the Sienna doesn’t change much from the 2021 model year except for an addition of a new trim: the Woodland Edition. You will have the choice of six trims: LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, XSE, Limited and Platinum. Its cabin remains a functional environment for passengers of all ages, with available features such as second-row captain’s chairs and a drop-down rear-seat entertainment system. Sienna’s have seating for up to eight passengers, but available all-wheel-drive models seat seven. The Sienna offers class-leading cargo room and an adjustable second row and a fold-flat third row. It features upper/lower grille openings and fog light housing in the front fascia. The SE adds a sport-specific honeycomb grille insert. The new Woodland Edition includes a suite of luxuries such as a roof rack, a tow hitch and 1500-watt power outlet. The sporty XSE model is also on our radar with its largely imposing bumpers, 20-inch wheels and sport front seats.
Performance, Fuel, and Price
The Transit is available with two different four-cylinder engines - 2.5-liter engine that is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and generates 162 horsepower and 144 pound-ft of torque. The 2.5-liter engine is not too quick, especially trying to pass at highway speeds. All versions of the Transit Connect are front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive isn’t available. It can tow up to 2000 pounds and carry a maximum payload of 1401 pounds. The 2.0-liter gets an estimated 19/27 mpg in the city and on the highway across all trim options. Starting price for the XL is $27,920 and ranges to $32,120 for the Titanium Passenger wagon.
The Sienna delivers 243 horsepower with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and offers an available all-wheel-drive system. The front-wheel drive version is estimated to produce 36 mpg in the city and on the highway while the all-wheel drive drops that by 1 mpg to 35. Pricing starts at $36,000 for the LE trim and ranges to $51,000 for the Platinum trim.
Safety and Technology
The Co-Pilot bundle of active safety features is included in the Transit on the XLT and Titanium trims and is optional on the XL versions. It comes with automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure warning and lane keeping assist. The XL comes standard with a rearview camera, automatic headlights, and pre-collision assist, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking. A four-speaker sound system with Bluetooth and one USB port is standard. The XLT will give you the SYNC 3 interface with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, and satellite radio; and the Titanium trim will add HD radio, and integrated navigation.
The Sienna features a long list of standard driver-assistance technology. These features include automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Each Sienna comes with an easy-to-use Entune infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration, and up to five USB ports. It comes available with a mobile hotspot and optional rear-seat entertainment. Android Auto is not available.
Conclusion
The 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Van and Toyota Sienna will meet your needs in transporting your passengers. If you’d like a passenger van that can be equipped to tow and haul your gear and doesn’t come with bells and whistles, then the Transit might be your choice. The Sienna is equipped with more features and power but at a higher price tag. So, it comes down to what you are looking for in a passenger van.