Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,958 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,011 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 998 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 927 mm | 69 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,237 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 831 mm | -831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 934 L | -481 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 2,359 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 4,072 L | 12 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Avalon.
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 |