2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

2012 Toyota Sienna

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4-Door Wgn American Value Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn American Value Pkg	17	25	$20,810	$20,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Crew	17	25	$27,290	$28,495
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn R/T	17	25	$28,670	$29,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SE	17	25	$20,810	$20,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SXT	17	25	$25,450	$26,495

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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	$36,157	$39,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AAS FWD	18	24	$37,239	$40,475
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AWD	16	22	$32,701	$35,545
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	$30,932	$33,440
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 XLE FWD	18	24	$30,548	$33,205

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,810

$23,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,995

$25,060

Monthly Payment Estimate

$350 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With its worst penalty-box trim neatly excised, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is a high-functioning box on wheels.

It's not as flexible as some minivans, but the 2012 Toyota Sienna is large, safe, and still has options for four-cylinder power and all-wheel drive.

TCC Likes

Responsive, refined V-6
The best storage solutions on wheels
Excellent second- and third-row seating

A good-looking minivan
Handling's much improved
Second-row seats slide for more space

TCC Dislikes

Base cloth upholstery is chintzy
Ride gets bouncy
Handling is unremarkable

No fold-away second-row seats
No in-car satellite TV or in-car Wifi
V-6 Limited is pricey, maybe too luxurious?

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

65.0

66.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

65.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.5

164.4

Third Leg Room (in)

32.7

36.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.7

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

50.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.1

64.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

58.4

58.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

61.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

41.0

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

119.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

78.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

6.5 - 6.7

Length, Overall (in)

202.8

200.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

67.9

68.9

Liftover Height (in)

24.4

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

67.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.3

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

150.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.0

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

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

12.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.44

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TX4

Front Tire Size

P235/60R16

P235/60R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TX4

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R16

P235/60R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4510

4275

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.3

9.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

186 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

2.7L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

187 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

EFI

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

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

1.90

Trans Order Code

DG2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45/1.57

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.12

3.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Toyota Sienna

Body Style

Passenger Van

5 Door Reg WB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist-beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.1

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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