Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | 78.7 in | 78.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 69.9 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4656 lb. | -146 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 | 61.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 61.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 57.9 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 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 | 32.7 in | 33.2 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 |
2014 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 |
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 |