Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 108.5 in | 12.7 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 197.6 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.0 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 56.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.3 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.5 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.6 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 55.7 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.9 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 17.0 | 66.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 126.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |