Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volvo S40 | |
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. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.9 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 175.9 in | 26.6 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 69.7 in | 9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.2 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3278 lb. | 1232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.2 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.7 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.1 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 50.7 in | 14.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.4 in | 2.1 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 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 12.6 | 70.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 131.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.