Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2009 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 |