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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 104.3 in | 9 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 170.9 in | 18.2 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 69.9 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 57.5 in | 11.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 2843 lb. | 1258 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.7 in | 10 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.8 in | 53.3 in | 14.5 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 | 61.9 in | 0.0 in | 61.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 ft3 | 19.4 | 26.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 146.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
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