Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 105.3 in | 15.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 187.8 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.1 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3464 lb. | 1046 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.1 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.9 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.1 in | 10.9 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 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 33.7 | 49.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |