Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Ford Taurus X | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 112.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 200.3 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 74.9 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3999 lb. | 4033 lb. | -34 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.2 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 57.9 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.8 in | 56.4 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.9 in | 50.6 in | 11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 46.0 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 33.6 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 61.5 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |