Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 110.0 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 190.7 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.1 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3206 lb. | 1304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.2 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 45.5 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 55.7 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.5 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.7 in | 1.8 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 15.4 | 67.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 128.4 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 |
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 |
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