Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,860 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,798 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,033 kg | 2,189 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 80 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 975 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 879 mm | 43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 902 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 765 mm | 190 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 926 L | 249 L | 677 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 1,226 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,089 L | 2,410 L | 2 L |
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 |
2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |