Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Explorer | |
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 SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,888 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,055 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 85 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 983 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 937 mm | -10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 950 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 886 mm | -55 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 385 L | 549 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,243 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,370 L | 2 L |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |