Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 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 Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.3 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 191.8 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.3 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4483 lb. | 3680 lb. | 803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.9 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 53.9 in | 10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 52.1 in | 12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.6 in | -1.3 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 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 15.1 | 67.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 129.3 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |