Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Acura TSX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.4 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.2 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.4 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3795 lb. | 715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.8 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.1 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.2 in | 10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.3 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 31.5 | 51.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 77.6 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |