Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,637 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,257 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,477 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 968 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 904 mm | 23 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) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 493 L | 441 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 17.4 | -15.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,521 L | 3 L |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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