Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 OHV-2v 180 hp@5000 210 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 120.6 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 189.7 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 72.2 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.0 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 3979 lb. | 167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 46.9 in | -7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 57.7 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.6 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 45.1 in | -6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 58.5 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 58.5 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 41.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 56.3 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 47.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 35.0 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | 63.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.