Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Aspen | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 121.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 202.5 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 78.7 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 67.9 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4859 lb. | 4510 lb. | 349 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 63.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 58.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 64.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 65.0 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 37.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 62.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.0 in | 48.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.5 in | 32.7 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.3 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -41.4 ft3 |
2008 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen 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 |