Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,309 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 3,914 mm | 2 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,135 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 45 L | 31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,321 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 0 mm | 998 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 127 L | 807 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 4.5 | -2.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 4.5 | -0.5 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata.