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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 188.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 75.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 68.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3979 lb. | 531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.7 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 59.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 56.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 36.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 55.0 in | 7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 42.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 29.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 41 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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