Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,641 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,366 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 53 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 953 mm | 45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 907 mm | 20 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) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 433 L | 501 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 15.3 | -13.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 15.3 | -11.3 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 |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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