Dodge Grand Caravan (2012) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	106.3 in	14.9 in
Length	202.5 in	171.3 in	31.2 in
Width	78.7 in	70.1 in	8.6 in
Height	67.9 in	57.1 in	10.8 in
Curb Weight	4510 lb.	3031 lb.	1479 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.7 in	56.1 in	7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.4 in	53.8 in	4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	42.2 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.7 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.1 in	54.9 in	9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.0 in	53.1 in	11.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	35.9 in	0.6 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)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.0 ft³	23.2 ft³	9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.3 ft³	23.2	60.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	143.8 ft³	56.4 ft³	87.4 ft³

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

2018 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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