Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 103.5 in | 15.8 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 171.3 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 70.9 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.7 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 3351 lb. | 897 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 56.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.6 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.3 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 54.6 in | 12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 0.0 in | 62.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 39.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 23.6 | 30.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 101.3 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 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |