NAVIGATION
Introduction
Sixth Place
Fifth Place
Fourth Place
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Conclusion
Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Space
Top 14 Features
Chart - Dimensions
Chart - Engine & Tranny
Chart - Performance
Chart - Suspension
Chart - Safety Features
Chart - Crash Testing
Chart - Warranty
Seat Removal
Consumer Commentary
Final Rankings
Scoring Explanation

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Comparison Tests

2001 Minivan Comparison Test
Chart - Dimensions
By Miles Cook
Date Posted 06-07-2001

Dimensions and Capacities
  Chrysler Town & Country Limited Ford Windstar Limited Honda Odyssey EX
Curb weight, lbs. 4340 4283 4317
Overall length, in. 200.5 200.9 201.2
Overall width, in. 78.6 75.2 76.3
Overall height, in. 68.9 68.2 69.7
Wheelbase, in. 119.3 120.7 118.1
Headroom front, in. 39.6 39.3 41.2
Legroom front, in. 40.6 40.7 41.0
Shoulder room front, in. 62.9 60.9 62.6
Headroom middle, in. 39.1 40.7 40.0
Legroom middle, in. 39.7 38.6 40.0
Shoulder room middle, in. 64.7 NA 64.5
Headroom rear, in. 38.5 37.8 38.9
Legroom rear, in. 38.9 35.6 38.1
Shoulder room rear, in. 62.1 63.2 61.7
Cargo volume, cu. ft., behind rear seat 20.0 29.1 38.1
Cargo volume, cu. ft., behind middle seat 54.2 76.5 NA
Cargo volume, cu, ft., seats removed 167.9 139.4 146.1

  Mazda MPV ES Pontiac Montana Toyota Sienna XLE
Curb weight, lbs. 3682 3942 3932
Overall length, in. 187.0 200.9 194.1
Overall width, in. 72.1 72.0 73.4
Overall height, in. 68.7 68.2 66.9
Wheelbase, in. 111.8 121.0 114.2
Headroom front, in. 41.0 39.9 40.6
Legroom front, in. 40.8 39.9 41.9
Shoulder room front, in. 59.8 59.8 60.4
Headroom middle, in. 39.3 39.3 39.4
Legroom middle, in. 37.0 39.0 36.7
Shoulder room middle, in. 60.8 61.9 62.1
Headroom rear, in. 38.0 38.9 37.1
Legroom rear, in. 35.6 36.7 32.8
Shoulder room rear, in. 60.8 59.6 60.5
Cargo volume, cu. ft., behind rear seat 17.2 32.3 26.6
Cargo volume, cu. ft., behind middle seat 54.6 84.6 62.3
Cargo volume, cu, ft., seats removed 127.0 140.7 133.4