Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 200.2 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 76.2 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.0 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4330 lb. | 180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.4 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 56.0 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 56.9 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 43.7 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 32.4 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | 35 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 43.1 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |