Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 119.0 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 206.5 in | -4 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 78.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 77.2 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 5578 lb. | -1068 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 63.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 60.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 63.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 59.9 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 51.9 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 50.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 37.7 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | 28.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | 35.5 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 |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |