Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5100 165 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 121.2 in | -18.2 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 202.5 in | -33.6 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 78.7 in | -11.6 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 67.9 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3215 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 63.7 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 58.4 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 64.1 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 65.0 in | -18.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.5 in | 4.4 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 83.3 ft3 | -61.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -79.6 ft3 |
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2013 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 |