Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@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 | 1,615 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 |
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 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |