Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,619 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,437 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,528 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 996 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 904 mm | 23 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) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 827 L | 107 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 29.2 | -27.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,877 L | 3 L |
2013 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 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |