Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,720 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,890 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,560 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 925 mm | 73 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 899 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 391 L | 543 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 13.8 | -11.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 13.8 | -9.8 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 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |