Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 334 Nm@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 76 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 927 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 963 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,336 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,100 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 762 mm | 831 mm | -69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 934 L | -586 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,053 L | 2,359 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 4,072 L | -2 L |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2014 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 |