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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 201.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 79.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 72.2 in | -3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4483 lb. | 4780 lb. | -297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 62.0 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 61.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.0 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 57.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 48.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 33.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave
| 2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review |
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