Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 130 hp@6600 114 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 99.6 in | 21.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 160.0 in | 42.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 67.0 in | 11.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 60.0 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 2544 lb. | 1966 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.8 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 51.5 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 52.6 in | 11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 45.1 in | 19.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.3 in | -2.8 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) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 16.6 | 66.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | 91.1 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 |
2016 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Fit.