Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 136 kW@6000 247 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,547 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,562 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,057 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 970 mm | -43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 892 mm | 71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 795 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 184 L | 750 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 898 L | -896 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,095 L | 2 L |
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 |
2007 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |