Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,819 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,009 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,583 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 953 mm | 45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,039 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 408 L | 526 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 14.4 | -12.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 14.4 | -10.4 L |
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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |