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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| 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 | 5,174 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,107 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 | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,473 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 | 1,549 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 | 1,991 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 3,293 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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2017 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 |
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