Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,030 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,080 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,895 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 76 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,021 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,648 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,006 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 968 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,316 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 1,003 mm | 830 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 1,235 L | 933 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 2,676 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 4,216 L | 0 L |
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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |