Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 202.5 in | -31.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.7 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 63.7 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.4 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 64.1 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 65.0 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 83.3 ft3 | -60.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -87.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |