Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mercury Monterey | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 120.8 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 201.0 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 76.0 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 70.8 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4483 lb. | 4260 lb. | 223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 63.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 66.4 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.9 in | 11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 48.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 30.5 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 131.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercury Monterey.