Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 5,144 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,999 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 2,046 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 963 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 831 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 934 L | -339 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 2,359 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 4,072 L | -2 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
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 |