Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,830 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,466 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 942 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 983 mm | -56 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) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 419 L | 515 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 14.8 | -10.8 L |
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 Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 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 |