Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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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 | 106.7 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 188.9 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.0 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.8 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3628 lb. | 882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.0 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.6 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.7 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 0.0 in | 65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.3 in | -0.8 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 13.0 | 70.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 130.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2009 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The seats go way back and have a high range of motion. This car is more roomy than my previous car which was a 2002 Acura TL. see full Volkswagen CC review |
2009 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The cc only seats four. This is only a downfall if seating 5 is going to be necessary. The rear seat is very stylish and comfortable though. see full Volkswagen CC review |