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SUV vs Minivans

1876 messages,  Last post on Jun 10, 2013 at 2:35 PM

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What is this discussion about? Dodge Caravan, Ford Explorer, GMC Envoy, Honda Odyssey, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Sienna, SUV, Van

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#1868 of 1876 Car Match by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Oct 20, 2011 (1:38 pm)

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#1870 of 1876 Cargo space and door measurements by tmakogon

Jan 05, 2012 (10:55 pm)

I'd like to start a thread to report measurements (in inches) for SUVs and minivans because the real cargo space dimensions is a consideration in purchasing an SUV for me and for friends whom I asked.
 
Manufacturers usually report cargo space cubic footage, but when transporting large household items like a sofa or a painting or a dryer what really matters is how wide the cargo door opening is and how deep is the space.
 
My SUV experience was that Rendezvous had much better cargo capacity than RX350. Things still fit in the RX but fewer do and much tighter, requiring multiple trips at times.
From memory the Rendezvous had a 48-inch wide opening, and fairly tall too. It never got to carry 4x8's in it, but it was big enough and did carry a plasma TV.
 
If you feel like measuring your cargo space and sharing the four measurements please post the following:
• SUV or van model name
• width at bottom (watch for wheel wells)
• width at top (e.g. at ceiling or at side-folded third row seats)
• height (watch for ceiling-mounted seatbelt spools and DVD players)
• floor depth with second row seats folded down
 
An example:
LexusRX350 44 42 30 72

#1871 of 1876 Re: Cargo space and door measurements [tmakogon] by ateixeira

Jan 06, 2012 (9:33 am)

Replying to: tmakogon (Jan 05, 2012 10:55 pm)
We have some help from this Subaru dealer, but I'll contribute:
 
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/forester/forester2012.html
 
Forester 42 39 32 70
 
That's a big little SUV.

#1872 of 1876 Re: Cargo space and door measurements [ateixeira] by ateixeira

Jan 06, 2012 (9:44 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 06, 2012 9:33 am)
Tribeca also:
 
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tribeca/tribeca2012.html
 
Tribeca 43 x 32 78
 
I put an "x" because width at the ceiling is not measured.

#1873 of 1876 2007 Sienna by ateixeira

Jan 06, 2012 (9:46 am)

I don't have all the measures but a sheet of plywood fits easily inside on the flat floor, hatch closed. There's actually a little room to spare.
 
So the floor is bigger than 48"x96".

#1875 of 1876 SUVS are winning the race by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jun 01, 2013 (8:21 am)

"In an unexpected, dramatic change in the global automobile industry, utility vehicles have emerged as one of the hottest segments, with Ford leading the transition.
 
Oversized, fuel-inefficient utility vehicles, once a symbol of American overindulgence, have fallen out of favor, replaced by smaller, more stylish versions, many built on car platforms rather than truck platforms.
 
As the middle class expands around the world, and as road conditions improve, "utilities are attractive in a lot of countries," Caldwell said. "The SUV is a status symbol, with higher seating, good visibility, and the boxy (shapes) gone."
 
How Ford Escape Is Taking Over the World (thestreet.com)

#1876 of 1876 new family ride? by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jun 10, 2013 (2:35 pm)

A reporter would like to speak to a couple who recently purchased a family car together. If you and your spouse have kids, purchased a car within the past six months and would like to share your story with a journalist, please send your daytime contact information at predmunds.com no later than Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET.

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