Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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 SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 121.2 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 202.5 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4646 lb. | 4510 lb. | 136 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 63.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 64.1 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 65.0 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 62.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 48.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 32.7 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse 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 |