Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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 Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 121.2 in | -20 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 202.5 in | -43.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.7 in | -11 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2410 lb. | 4510 lb. | -2100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 63.7 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 58.4 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.7 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 64.1 in | -12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 65.0 in | -13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.5 in | -5.4 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 | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 83.3 ft3 | -68.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -94.2 ft3 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio 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 |