Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@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 | 3,078 mm | 2,875 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,085 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,964 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 76 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 991 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,011 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 899 mm | 64 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 823 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 487 L | 447 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,368 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,852 L | 2 L |
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 |
2011 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 |