Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 OHV-2v 180 hp@5000 210 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 106.3 in | 7 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 176.2 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 69.5 in | 9.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 59.8 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3999 lb. | 2969 lb. | 1030 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.4 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.9 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.7 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.8 in | 52.6 in | 15.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.9 in | 0.0 in | 61.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 ft3 | 24.3 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 81.4 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 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |