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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,852 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,770 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,577 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,041 mm | 926 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 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 646 L | 288 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 22.8 | -20.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,161 L | 3 L |
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 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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