Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 121.2 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 202.5 in | -10 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 78.7 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 4510 lb. | -288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 63.7 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.7 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 64.1 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 65.0 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 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 | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 83.3 ft3 | -64.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -87.5 ft3 |
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.
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 |