Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | 103.7 in | 121.2 in | -17.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 202.5 in | -28.7 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 78.7 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 67.9 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3221 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 63.7 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 58.4 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 64.1 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 65.0 in | -14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.5 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.0 | 83.3 ft3 | -60.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -90.3 ft3 |
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |
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 |