Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 121.2 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 174.3 in | 202.5 in | -28.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.7 in | -9 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 67.9 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1465 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.7 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.4 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 64.1 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 65.0 in | -16.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.5 in | -4.3 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 | 7.6 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 83.3 ft3 | -75.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -136.2 ft3 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 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 |