Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Hyundai Entourage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.9 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 202.0 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 78.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 71.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4400 lb. | 110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 63.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 59.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 65.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 65.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.9 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 60.5 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 50.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 34.0 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 80.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2008 Hyundai Entourage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for the kids, dog and cat for those cross country trips and we do many of them. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seats are comfortable. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The centre row seats recline and move back for more leg room. The rear row reclines as well making for a comfortable ride instead of being crammed in the back of a minivan. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for seven comfortably. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2008 Hyundai Entourage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I could not find a comfortable place for my left leg, no matter how the seat position was adjusted. I am six feet tall. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Piles of it. see full Hyundai Entourage review |