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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Honda CR-V Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda CR-V | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.1 in | 18.1 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 177.9 in | 24.6 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 71.6 in | 7.1 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 61.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3389 lb. | 1121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.0 in | 8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 35.7 | 47.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 |
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 2009 Honda CR-V
| 2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review |
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