Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,565 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,215 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 76 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 927 mm | -5 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 | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 617 L | 934 L | -317 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.8 | 2,359 L | 19.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,506 L | 4,072 L | -3 L |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix 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 |