Dodge Grand Caravan (2009) vs. Toyota Sienna (2006) Specs

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2006 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Dodge Grand Caravan	Toyota Sienna
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	119.3 in	1.9 in
Length	202.5 in	200.0 in	2.5 in
Width	76.9 in	77.4 in	-0.5 in
Height	68.9 in	68.9 in	0 in
Curb Weight	4483 lb.	4140 lb.	343 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	42.0 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	63.8 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	58.4 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.9 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	40.2 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	64.9 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	67.5 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	39.6 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	38.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	61.1 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.7 in	51.8 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.6 in	39.5 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	122 in (over 3 rows)	-7.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.7 ft³	43.6 ft³	-10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	94.5 ft³	-11.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	144.4 ft³	148.9 ft³	-4.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge 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 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 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 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 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 Grand Caravan review
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 Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge 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 Grand Caravan review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Sienna

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the kids have enough foom they leave each other alone see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I can adjust the seat exactly how I want it see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Two middle seats are bucket seats and VERY comfortable. Leg room in 3rd row is a little limited. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Sits high so short people have a comfortable good view of the road. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The 3rd row seats have enough leg room and the seats themselves are well built. That said, I have not tried the 3rd row seats of close competitors like the Odyssey see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room even for adults see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room to move. see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	3 tall teeange boys and they love it cack there. So comfortable! see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The Sienna is an excellent family vehicle if interior space and overall capability are your priorities. It is comfortable for long family drives and you NEVER run out of space in this car. see full Toyota Sienna review

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I have the CE which does not have adjustable lumbar support or 8-way adjustments. The seat has a fixed height, which is a bit too high for me. Also the seat is a bit too deep. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat cushion has an uncomfortable contour at rear of seat and the armrests are uncomfortable. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	At $35,000 I think it could be much better. Hurts more than my Tacoma 4X4 after a long drive. see full Toyota Sienna review

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