Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,071 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,189 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,996 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,979 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,577 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 975 mm | -48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 970 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 851 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 651 L | 283 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,645 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,781 L | 2 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.