Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.3 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 189.1 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.6 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 68.9 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3999 lb. | -429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.0 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 64.7 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 67.8 in | -17.1 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 | 61.9 in | -61.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 110.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 45.6 ft3 | -32.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 146.7 ft3 | -102.5 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |