Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@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 | 121.2 in | 118.9 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 203.7 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 78.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 69.9 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4646 lb. | -136 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 61.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.0 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 61.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 57.8 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 57.6 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 48.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 33.2 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | 27.5 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |