Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.8 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 192.4 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.2 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.6 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3884 lb. | 626 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.5 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.8 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.9 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.4 in | 10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 43.5 in | 18.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 40.0 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 23.4 in | 9.3 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 12.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 76.2 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review |