Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Dodge Dart | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6400 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.4 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 183.9 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 72.0 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 3242 lb. | 1006 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 58.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.0 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.1 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 52.6 in | 14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.3 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 0.0 in | 62.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 41 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 13.1 | 41.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 154.8 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Dodge Dart.