Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 121.2 in | -19.7 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 202.5 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.7 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 67.9 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1282 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.7 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 64.1 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.0 in | -65 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.5 in | -1 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 | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.8 | 83.3 ft3 | -50.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -76.9 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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 |