Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Ford Flex | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 117.9 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 202.3 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 75.9 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.6 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 4471 lb. | -325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 58.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.1 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 55.0 in | 12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 44.3 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 50.8 in | 11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 41.1 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 33.4 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | 81.2 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |