Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Dodge Grand Caravan (2012) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	121.2 in	-17.7 in
Length	169.8 in	202.5 in	-32.7 in
Width	70.3 in	78.7 in	-8.4 in
Height	56.1 in	67.9 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	3903 lb.	4510 lb.	-607 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	20.0 gal.	-9.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.8 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	63.7 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.4 in	-58.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.3 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	64.1 in	-11.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	65.0 in	-65 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	36.5 in	-1.1 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	109.9 in (over 3 rows)	-33.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	33.0 ft³	-23.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.9	83.3 ft³	-73.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	143.8 ft³	-104.3 ft³

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2012 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
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

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