Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 200 hp@5000 235 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 104.3 in | 9 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 171.6 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 71.8 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 2958 lb. | 1143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.6 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.9 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.7 in | 11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.8 in | 52.7 in | 15.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.9 in | 0.0 in | 61.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 ft3 | 23.8 | 21.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 101.9 ft3 |
2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
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 |
2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |