Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
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 185 hp@7000 163 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 | 178.3 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 71.6 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 64.7 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3305 lb. | 1205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.6 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.5 in | 3.9 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 | 56.4 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 53.1 in | 11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.3 in | -1.8 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) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 37.2 | 46.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 |
2013 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 |
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 |
2014 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2014 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2014 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |