Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
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 |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |