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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 107.1 in | 14.1 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 186.4 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 71.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 58.3 in | 9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1223 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.7 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.7 in | 10.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.8 in | -1.3 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 14.8 | 68.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 129 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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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