Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Dodge Challenger | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,946 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,022 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,878 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 72 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 950 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 828 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,895 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 459 L | 475 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 16.2 | -14.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 16.2 | -12.2 L |
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 |
2008 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |