Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 154 kW@5000 323 Nm@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 94 kW@6000 165 Nm@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,601 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,095 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,996 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,927 kg | 1,177 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,598 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 942 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 899 mm | 92 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,577 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 0 mm | 988 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 382 L | 184 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,535 L | 13.5 | -12.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,754 L | 13.5 | -9.5 L |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |