Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,738 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,665 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 935 mm | 63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 947 mm | -20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 402 L | 532 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 14.2 | -10.2 L |
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 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |