Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.1 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 179.3 in | 23.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 71.6 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3389 lb. | 1121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.9 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.9 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.0 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.6 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 35.7 | 47.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |