Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,715 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,689 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,655 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 72 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 925 mm | 2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 820 mm | 143 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 767 mm | 64 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 297 L | 637 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,124 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,282 L | 2 L |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |