Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 154 kW@5000 323 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,649 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,095 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,996 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,927 kg | 1,243 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 52 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,598 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 960 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 889 mm | 102 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,577 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 0 mm | 988 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 416 L | 150 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,535 L | 14.7 | -13.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,754 L | 14.7 | -10.7 L |
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 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |