Model Year | 2022 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 121.2 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 202.5 in | -30.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.7 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 67.9 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3456 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 63.7 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.4 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 64.1 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 65.0 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 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 | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.6 | 83.3 ft3 | -56.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -81 ft3 |
2022 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Seltos.
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |