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Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | BMW 2-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 105.9 in | 15.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 174.5 in | 28 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 69.8 in | 8.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.8 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3300 lb. | 1210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.4 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 53.4 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 0.0 in | 65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 13.7 | 69.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 130.1 ft3 |
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 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |