Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.9 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 167.4 in | 35.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.2 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.0 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3211 lb. | 1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 53.6 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 47.0 in | 17.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 41.5 in | 23.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.9 in | 2.6 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) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 12.9 | 70.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 123.6 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 |
2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |