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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 185 kW@6000 351 Nm@4200 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 114 kW@5600 240 Nm@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,453 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,033 kg | 1,325 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 52 L | 26 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 960 mm | 36 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 917 mm | 5 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 926 L | 643 L | 283 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 22.7 | -20.7 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,089 L | 1,337 L | 3 L |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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