Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 121.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 202.5 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.7 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.9 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3369 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 63.7 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 58.4 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 64.1 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 65.0 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.5 in | 2.6 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 83.3 ft3 | -67.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -127.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |