Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,033 kg | 1,920 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 73 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,013 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 975 mm | -53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 912 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 704 mm | 251 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 926 L | 391 L | 535 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,089 L | 2,370 L | 2 L |
2010 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 |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |