Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,710 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,590 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,852 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 80 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,003 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 917 mm | 10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 898 L | 36 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 31.7 | -29.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,880 L | 3 L |
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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |