Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 114.8 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.8 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 76.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 69.3 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4545 lb. | -35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.7 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.0 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 56.2 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.6 in | -2.1 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 36.3 | 47 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 75.5 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 |
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |