Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
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 | 121.2 in | 119.3 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 200.0 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 77.4 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.9 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4177 lb. | 333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 63.8 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 64.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 67.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.6 in | -3.1 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 | 32.7 in | 39.5 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -12.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 94.5 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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 |
2009 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 |