Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 119.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 200.6 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 78.6 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 68.9 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 4248 lb. | 542 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 62.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 64.8 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 67.5 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 62.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 49.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 38.9 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 167.9 ft3 | -51.5 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse 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 |