Dodge Grand Caravan (2008) vs. GMC Acadia (2007) Specs

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Dodge Grand Caravan	GMC Acadia
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200
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	200.7 in	1.8 in
Width	76.9 in	78.2 in	-1.3 in
Height	68.9 in	72.8 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	4483 lb.	4722 lb.	-239 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	61.9 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.8 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.3 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.3 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	61.1 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	57.9 in	6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	36.9 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	38.4 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	57.8 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.7 in	48.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.6 in	33.2 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.7 ft³	19.7 ft³	13 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	69.0 ft³	14 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	144.4 ft³	117.0 ft³	27.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 GMC Acadia

2007 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and split center seating see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I like the available 3 row seating and options for 7 or 8 passengers or any combo of that and cargo. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating actually is practical. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review

2007 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review

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