| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 119.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 200.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 76.0 in | -4 in |
| Height | 72.1 in | 74.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4520 lb. | 4848 lb. | -328 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 57.2 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 57.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 39.2 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 59.6 in | -11 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 48.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 34.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
| 2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
| 2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |