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2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 149 kW@5000 319 Nm@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@5800 222 Nm@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,720 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,095 mm | 4,735 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,927 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,598 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 965 mm | 28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,577 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,245 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 0 mm | 988 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 566 L | 419 L | 147 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,535 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,754 L | 14.8 | -10.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
| 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
| 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 |
| 2007 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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