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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| 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 | 121.2 in | 104.3 in | 16.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 170.9 in | 31.6 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 69.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.5 in | 10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 2781 lb. | 1729 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.7 in | 8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.7 in | 9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 53.3 in | 11.7 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 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 19.4 | 63.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 143.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 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 |
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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