Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,445 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,527 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 0 L | 76 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 947 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 790 mm | 137 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) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 411 L | 523 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 14.5 | -12.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 0 L | 4 L |
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 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |