Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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 Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 121.2 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 202.5 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 78.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 67.9 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4510 lb. | -983 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 63.7 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.4 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 64.1 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.0 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 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 | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 83.3 ft3 | -50 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -71.7 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 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 |