2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2011 Ford Flex vs 2011 Toyota Sienna

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

2011 Ford Flex

2011 Toyota Sienna

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4-Door Wgn Crew

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Crew	17	25	$27,309	$28,795
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Express	17	25	$23,660	$23,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Lux	17	25	$31,099	$32,960
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Mainstreet	17	25	$24,882	$25,845
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn R/T	17	25	$29,038	$30,695

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	16	22	$37,237	$40,030
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/Ecoboost	16	21	$39,963	$43,025
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	17	24	$35,553	$38,180
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	17	24	$27,817	$29,355
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	16	22	$31,805	$34,060
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD w/Ecoboost	16	21	$34,530	$37,055
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	17	24	$30,121	$32,210
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD	16	22	$39,508	$42,525
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD w/Ecoboost	16	21	$42,234	$45,520
Flex 4-Door Titanium FWD	17	24	$37,824	$40,675

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5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD	19	24	$23,431	$25,060
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 FWD	18	24	$24,328	$26,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 LE AAS FWD	18	24	$33,240	$35,935
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 LE AWD	16	22	$29,537	$31,930
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 Ltd AWD	16	22	$37,324	$40,570
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 Ltd FWD	18	24	$36,156	$39,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AAS FWD	18	24	$37,025	$40,245
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AWD	16	22	$32,489	$35,315
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van I4 LE FWD	19	24	$24,445	$26,145
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van I4 LE FWD	19	24	$24,445	$26,145
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 LE FWD	18	24	$27,473	$29,700
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 SE FWD	18	24	$28,999	$31,350
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 XLE FWD	18	24	$30,338	$32,975

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,309

$37,237

$23,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,795

$40,030

$25,060

Monthly Payment Estimate

$480 / month

$667 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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9.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is a high-functioning box on wheels—with the old penalty-box trim neatly excised, and a new powertrain spliced into place.

A singular look, along with top-shelf turbo power and features, earns the 2011 Ford Flex our top score among utility vehicles.

The 2011 Toyota Sienna adds room and adult-duty second-row seats, but leaves ultimate flexibility and entertainment to the competition.

TCC Likes

Refined, responsive V-6
All-around storage solutions
Excellent folding second and third rows

EcoBoost turbo oomph
Foxy, boxy, clone-free body
Supremely cozy bucket seats

Looks better than ever
Handles better than ever
Slide-y second-row seats make loading a snap

TCC Dislikes

Chintzy base cloth upholstery
Somewhat bouncy ride
Unremarkable handling

Taller adults might get squished in third-row seat
Front headrests tilt too far forward in search of five-star safety
Top model’s in Range Rover Sport price territory

Second-row seats don't store inside the vehicle
Not as entertaining as Chrysler vans
No need for pricey V-6 Limited

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

22 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

AWD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

58.4

65.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

155.8

164.4

Third Leg Room (in)

32.7

33.3

36.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

40.5

39.7

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

41.1

50.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.1

58.1

64.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

40.8

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

38.7

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

58.4

55.5

58.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

50.8

61.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

44.3

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

41.8

41.0

Second Hip Room (in)

65.0

55.0

66.1

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

75.9

78.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

65.4

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

- TBD -

6.5 - 6.7

Length, Overall (in)

202.8

201.8

200.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

67.9

68.0

68.9

Liftover Height (in)

24.4

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

65.4

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

117.9

119.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.3

43.2

87.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

46.2

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

83.2

150.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.0

20.0

39.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 0.5

- TBD -

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

- TBD -

12.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

18.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

17.0

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

40.7

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

- TBD -

3.44

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/55R19

P235/60R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRZ

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/55R19

P235/60R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TRZ

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

200

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

540

300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

2000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4510

4643

4275

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

19 x - TBD -

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

19 x - TBD -

17 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.3

- TBD -

9.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5L/213

2.7L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

262 @ 6250

187 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

248 @ 4500

186 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ERB

99C

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

1.84

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

2.88

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.87

1.90

Trans Order Code

DG2

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.39

4.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45 - 1.57

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.74

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.12

4.48

3.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Ford Flex

Toyota Sienna

Body Style

Minivan

4 Door

5 Door Reg WB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.26

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist-beam axle

Indpendent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-link

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.87

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

MacPherson strut

w/Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

10.4

8.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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