Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.2 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 202.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 67.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4510 lb. | -477 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.7 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 64.1 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 65.0 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.5 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 62.0 in | -11.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 48.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 32.7 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -58.6 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2012 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 |