Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,799 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,978 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,710 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 975 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 940 mm | -13 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) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 439 L | 495 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 15.5 | -11.5 L |
2013 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 |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |