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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
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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 | 2,659 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,600 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,600 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,008 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 973 mm | -46 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 945 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 762 mm | 69 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 348 L | 586 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,053 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,067 L | 2 L |
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 2008 Toyota RAV4
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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