Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 157 kW@5600 298 Nm@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 2,046 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 1,011 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 998 mm | -73 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 927 mm | -28 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 | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 934 L | -543 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 2,359 L | 11.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 4,072 L | 9.8 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara 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 |