Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Pontiac Montana SV6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 121.1 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 205.6 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.0 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 72.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4426 lb. | 84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.9 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 61.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 0.0 in | 65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.9 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 48.6 in | 13.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 36.2 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 74.5 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are very comfortable and roomy compared to the Chrysler Town and Country see full Pontiac Montana SV6 review |