Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 90.6 in | 30.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 139.6 in | 62.9 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 64.1 in | 14.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 59.8 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 2583 lb. | 1927 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 49.4 in | 14.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 47.9 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 35.6 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 46.4 in | 17.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 42.6 in | 22.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 31.7 in | 4.8 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) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 9.5 | 73.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 113.7 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 |
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |