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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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. | 5840 lb. | -1330 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 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
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