Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 116.0 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 184.4 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.9 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 72.3 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4016 lb. | 494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.8 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.8 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 56.7 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.2 in | -0.7 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) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 46.4 | 36.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | 61.8 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 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |