Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 110.0 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 190.7 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 72.1 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 3206 lb. | 940 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 57.2 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 45.5 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 55.7 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 54.5 in | 13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.7 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 0.0 in | 62.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 15.4 | 38.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 152.5 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.