Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Carnival | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 121.7 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 203.0 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 78.5 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.5 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 4376 lb. | -230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 64.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.8 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 63.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 66.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 59.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 50.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 35.6 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -32.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.