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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 210 kW@6300 361 Nm@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,020 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 5,207 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,173 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 83 L | -7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 935 mm | -8 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 960 mm | 3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 843 mm | -12 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 691 L | 243 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,948 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 3,296 L | 1 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 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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