Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 121.2 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 202.5 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.7 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.9 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 4510 lb. | -950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 58.4 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 64.1 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 65.0 in | -12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.5 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 62.0 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 48.7 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 32.7 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -46.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -70.8 ft3 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 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 |