Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.8 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 192.5 in | 10 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 75.8 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4483 lb. | 4370 lb. | 113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.2 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.6 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.1 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 55.0 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 45.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 27.7 in | 9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 |
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 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |