Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,649 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,341 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,261 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 52 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 975 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 889 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 549 L | 385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 19.4 | -17.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 0 L | 4 L |
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 |
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 |