Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 101.2 in | 12.1 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 159.3 in | 29.8 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 67.7 in | 10.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.1 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 52.1 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.8 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 52.1 in | 12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.8 in | 51.2 in | 16.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 31.1 in | 5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.9 in | 0.0 in | 61.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 ft3 | 15.0 | 30.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 97.1 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |