Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 104.4 in | 16.8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 183.3 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.0 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.2 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3194 lb. | 1316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.2 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 53.6 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 0.0 in | 65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.1 in | -1.6 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 15.7 | 67.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 128.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.