Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 110.4 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 191.1 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 73.2 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 3219 lb. | 927 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 58.1 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 45.5 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.4 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 56.0 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 15.9 | 38.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 152 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.