Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.2 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 181.5 in | 202.5 in | -21 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 76.9 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 64.2 in | 68.9 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3417 lb. | 4321 lb. | -904 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 63.0 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 57.0 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 64.7 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 64.8 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 36.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.2 in | 62.0 in | -12.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 48.7 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.7 in | 37.6 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 106.6 in (over 3 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -38.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -73.5 ft3 |
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |