Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 121.7 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 203.0 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 78.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.5 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4376 lb. | 134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 64.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 59.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 63.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 66.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 59.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 50.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 35.6 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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