Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6500 344 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,995 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,126 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,028 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 | 1,410 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 | 1,476 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 | 846 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 566 L | 368 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,223 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,356 L | 2 L |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Flex.