Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | 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 | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.2 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 202.5 in | -24.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.7 in | -9 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4510 lb. | -967 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.7 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.4 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 64.1 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 65.0 in | -14.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.5 in | -2.1 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 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 83.3 ft3 | -55.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -80.9 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 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 |