Dodge Grand Caravan Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2009)

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Minivan, ext.

Wheelbase	121.2 in
Length	202.5 in
Width	76.9 in
Height	68.9 in
Curb Weight	4321 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.6 in
Total Legroom	114.5 in (over 3 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	144.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door Minivan, ext. Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	SE	SXT

Standard Engine	3.3L V6 OHV-2v 175 hp@5000 205 lb-ft@4000	3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000
Optional Engine(s)		4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Standard Transmission	4-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	225/65R16 tires	225/65R16 tires
Optional Tires		225/65R17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The 3.8 V6 is underpowered for the weight of the vehicle. It does OK in hills and mountains with my family of 4 and our luggage for a trip. When loaded down it struggles to get up to highway speed and to maintain speed in hills. The transimission clunks at times and sometimes hard shifts, but it has done that since we bought it to no adverse affects on the powertrain. We've had it for 100,000 miles and have had no issues with powertrain performance or reliability despite the clunking and being underpowered. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2010	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This van has the 3.8L V6. It is very under power at 198 HP. The transmission bucks & bangs at inconsistent intervals. Sometimes it will do this a couple days in a row, then not for a week or more. The fuel mileage is not too bad. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The van was able to sail down the turnpike at 75-80 for hours on end. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My van is equipped with the 3.8 litre, 6 speed automatic transmission. Have had no problems with it. Far superior to the 4 speed automatic transmissions I have had in my 3 previous Chrysler vans. I currently have 141,000 kms logged. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very underpowered with the 3.8 L V6. The transmission is clunky, bucks and slams into gear at times. It doesn't do it all the time, but at inconsistent times. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	So far too many problems with this area as well...sad to say. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The 3.8 L seems not nearly as responsive as my 3.8 Ford windstar. I understand that the dogginess just started in 2008. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Only the smaller engine available at the lower trim levels. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Tires: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Changed the original Yokohama tires after wearing out at 55,000 kms. Install Michelin XRV4 Progency and have over 85,00 kms logged to date see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Tires: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I did not like the Yokohama tires that were factory installed. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Minivan, ext.	SE	23,890	22,101	820
4dr Minivan, ext.	SXT	28,660	26,394	820

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