Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.3 in | 16.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 177.4 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 69.9 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.3 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 2747 lb. | 1763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.6 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.2 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.5 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 55.1 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.0 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.0 in | 1.5 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 14.2 | 69.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 129.6 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |