Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,995 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,138 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,717 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,195 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,029 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,125 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 983 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 848 mm | -17 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 549 L | 385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,274 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,455 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 |
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 |