Chevrolet Cruze (2017) vs. Dodge Grand Caravan (2009) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications

Model Year	2017	2009
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	121.2 in	-14.9 in
Length	175.3 in	202.5 in	-27.2 in
Width	70.5 in	76.9 in	-6.4 in
Height	57.4 in	68.9 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	2920 lb.	4483 lb.	-1563 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	20.5 gal.	-6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	63.0 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	57.0 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.6 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.2 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	64.7 in	-11.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	64.8 in	-12.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	36.3 in	-0.2 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	37.6 in	-37.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	-36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.7 ft³	32.7 ft³	-10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	22.7	83.0 ft³	-60.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.2 ft³	144.4 ft³	-97.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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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

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