Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.7 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 196.9 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.1 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 59.2 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4045 lb. | 465 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.4 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.2 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.0 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 53.9 in | 11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 10.8 | 72.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 133 ft3 |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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