Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Sorento | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.7 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 179.8 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.3 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4112 lb. | 398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.9 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.6 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.4 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 58.0 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.1 in | 0.4 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 31.4 | 51.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 77.4 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |