Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6000 420 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,850 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,950 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,885 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 983 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 917 mm | 46 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 | 831 mm | 711 mm | 120 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 453 L | 481 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,371 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,387 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.