Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 202.5 in | -25.8 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 78.7 in | -9.7 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 67.9 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1598 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 63.7 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 58.4 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 64.1 in | -11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 65.0 in | -14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 83.3 ft3 | -71.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -131.8 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
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 |