Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.2 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 202.5 in | -27.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.7 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 67.9 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1077 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.7 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.4 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 64.1 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 65.0 in | -15.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.5 in | 1.4 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 83.3 ft3 | -57.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -89.2 ft3 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |