Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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 Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 121.2 in | -15.9 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 202.5 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.7 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3464 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1046 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 63.7 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.4 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 64.1 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 65.0 in | -10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 0 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 | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.7 | 83.3 ft3 | -49.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -83.3 ft3 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 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 |