Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 185 kW@6000 351 Nm@4200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@7600 169 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,601 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,366 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,033 kg | 1,261 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 50 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 922 mm | 0 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 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 926 L | 547 L | 379 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 19.3 | -17.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,089 L | 1,532 L | 3 L |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |