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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.3 in | 16.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 170.9 in | 31.6 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 69.9 in | 7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 57.5 in | 11.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4483 lb. | 2843 lb. | 1640 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.0 in | 4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.7 in | 10 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 53.3 in | 11.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 19.4 | 63.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 144.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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