Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 109.8 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 188.4 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 75.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 3847 lb. | 299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 59.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.2 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 59.5 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 56.5 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 55.0 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 42.3 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 29.2 in | 9.7 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |