Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.2 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 202.5 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 78.7 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 67.9 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 4510 lb. | -673 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 | 53.6 in | 63.7 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.4 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 64.1 in | -17.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 65.0 in | -23.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 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 | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 83.3 ft3 | -70.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -131 ft3 |
2013 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |
2014 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 |