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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 105.3 in | 8 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 186.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 70.1 in | 8.5 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 56.7 in | 12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 3455 lb. | 646 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 56.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 54.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.8 in | 54.1 in | 13.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.9 in | 0.0 in | 61.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.6 ft3 | 22.0 | 23.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 146.7 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | 88 ft3 |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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