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Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan (2006) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan and 2015 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan and 2015 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2015  
Model Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Mazda CX-5  
Engine 3.8L V6
OHV-2v
207 hp@5000
238 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
150 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.3 in 106.3 in 13 in
Length 200.6 in 178.7 in 21.9 in
Width 78.6 in 72.4 in 6.2 in
Height 68.9 in 65.7 in 3.2 in
Curb Weight 4248 lb. 3194 lb. 1054 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 14.8 gal. 5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.9 in 57.5 in 5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.2 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.0 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 39.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.8 in 55.5 in 9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 67.5 in 53.7 in 13.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.3 in -0.3 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) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 38.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.0 ft3 34.1 ft3 -14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 54.2 ft3 34.1 20.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 167.9 ft3 64.8 ft3 103.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan

2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2015 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 
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