Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
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 | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 121.2 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 202.5 in | -7 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 78.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.9 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 4510 lb. | -535 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 63.7 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 64.1 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 65.0 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.5 in | 3.2 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 | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 83.3 ft3 | -66.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -127.4 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.
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 |