Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volvo S80 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.6 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 191.0 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.3 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.8 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3800 lb. | 710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.4 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.3 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.7 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.0 in | 1.5 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 14.9 | 68.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 128.9 ft3 |
2012 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 | 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 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |