Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 186 kW@5700 343 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,774 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,862 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,950 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 79 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 978 mm | -51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 970 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 815 mm | 16 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 510 L | 424 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,351 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,464 L | 2 L |
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 |
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |