Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 108.3 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.5 in | 22 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 68.9 in | 9.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 63.6 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3417 lb. | 1093 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.5 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 55.5 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 57.8 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 49.3 in | 12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 40.9 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 30.5 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 38.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |