Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 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 Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 3,078 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 5,144 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,987 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 76 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,651 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,641 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 927 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 963 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,278 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 831 mm | 91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,107 L | 934 L | -933 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,466 L | 2,359 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,248 L | 4,072 L | 0 L |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna 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 |