Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5500 366 Nm@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,690 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,524 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,629 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 57 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 991 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 935 mm | -8 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 | 971 L | -37 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 34.3 | -32.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,920 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 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |