Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
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 |
2013 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |