Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,525 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,039 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,220 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 46 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 960 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 879 mm | 48 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) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 538 L | 396 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 19.0 | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,351 L | 3 L |
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 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |