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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 130.0 in | -8.8 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 221.3 in | -18.8 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 79.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 76.6 in | -8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 5842 lb. | -1332 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -11 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 65.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 64.4 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 65.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 62.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 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) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 29.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 45.5 | 37.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | 42.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
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