Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 130.5 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 210.2 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 72.5 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4618 lb. | -108 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.4 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.9 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 55.5 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 33 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 143.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |