Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.8 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 193.7 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.4 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3547 lb. | 963 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.3 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.5 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 55.9 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.0 in | -1.5 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) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 16.6 | 66.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 127.2 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |