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2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 200 hp@5000 235 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,878 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,860 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,722 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 919 mm | 8 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,572 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 859 mm | 0 mm | 859 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,817 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 561 L | -128 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,291 L | 19.8 | -18.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,154 L | 1,741 L | 3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
| 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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