Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,671 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,715 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 75 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 996 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 955 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 932 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,128 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 795 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 258 L | 676 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,048 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,053 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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |