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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 GMC Acadia Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | GMC Acadia | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 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 | 200.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 78.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 69.9 in | -1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4483 lb. | 4656 lb. | -173 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 | 24.1 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | 27.5 ft3 |
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 2011 GMC Acadia
| 2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |
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