Dodge Grand Caravan (2009) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2012) Specs

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Dodge Grand Caravan	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	101.5 in	19.7 in
Length	202.5 in	174.1 in	28.4 in
Width	76.9 in	70.5 in	6.4 in
Height	68.9 in	56.9 in	12 in
Curb Weight	4483 lb.	3508 lb.	975 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	54.7 in	8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	35.8 in	3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	41.5 in	23.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	0.0 in	64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	32.5 in	3.8 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	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Total Legroom	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	40.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.7 ft³	6.6 ft³	26.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	6.6	76.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	144.4 ft³	10.5 ft³	133.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 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
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Eos

2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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