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Vehicle 2012 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 2011 Chevrolet HHR LS 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
MSRP ∞ $24,485 $19,750 $24,830
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Estimated Highway MPG 27 32 25
Estimated City MPG 22 22 17
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Accessories
Rear Parking Aid Available Not Available Not Available
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Not Available Standard
Automatic Headlights Not Available Not Available Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Available Available Available
Luggage Rack Not Available Available Not Available
A/C Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Available Available Available
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Not Available Not Available Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Available Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Not Available Not Available
MP3 Player Available Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Not Available Standard Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Standard Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Not Available Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Not Available Available
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Not Available Not Available Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Not Available Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Available Available Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Available Available Available
Remote Engine Start Available Available Not Available
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
Telematics Available Standard Not Available
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Security System Not Available Not Available Available
Rear A/C Not Available Not Available Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Available Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Available Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Standard Not Available
Chassis
Curb Weight Not Available N/A Not Available
Total Option Weight Not Available 0.00 Not Available
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 15.4 16.2 20.0
Rear Drum Diam x Width N/A 9.8 x 1.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.0 x 0.5
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 11.7 x 1.0 11.9 x 1.1
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Pwr Power Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.0 36.0 39.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 3.5 2.9
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A 18.5 14.3
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Spare Wheel Material Steel N/A Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size N/A Compact
Rear Wheel Size 15 x -TBD- 16 x -TBD- 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size 15 x -TBD- 16 x -TBD- 16 x 6.5
Spare Tire Size Full-Size N/A Compact
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15 P215/55R16 P235/60R16
Front Tire Size P205/65R15 P215/55R16 P235/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code TBK
Rear Tire Order Code QDB TX4
Front Tire Order Code QDB TX4
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) torsion beam w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) strut-type w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Leaf Spring Semi-independent Twist-beam axle
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut
Maximum Payload Capacity Not Available N/A Not Available
Maximum Trailering Capacity Not Available N/A Not Available
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 150 540
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000 3600
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 100 360
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000 3600
Curb Weight - Rear Not Available N/A Not Available
Curb Weight - Front Not Available N/A Not Available
Base Curb Weight 3503 3155 4510
Air Suspension Not Available Not Available Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard Not Available
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Not Available Not Available Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard Standard Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume N/A Not Available N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 33.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 78.4 83.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 118.7 63.1 143.8
Liftover Height 23.1 N/A 24.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height 53.7 N/A 46.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 48.1 N/A 49.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 59.8 N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 49.6 N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 72.6 N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Width 50.2 N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height 52.1 N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance 7.2 6.3 5.6
Track Width, Rear 61.1 58.7 64.8
Track Width, Front 59.3 58.7 65.6
Height, Overall 79.3 63.1 67.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.7 69.1 78.7
Length, Overall 180.6 176.2 202.8
Wheelbase 114.6 103.5 121.2
Third Hip Room Not Available Not Available 48.7
Third Shoulder Room Not Available Not Available 62.0
Third Leg Room Not Available Not Available 32.7
Third Head Room Not Available Not Available 37.9
Second Hip Room 59.8 N/A 65.0
Second Shoulder Room 59.6 N/A 64.1
Second Leg Room 36.2 N/A 36.5
Second Head Room 50.5 N/A 39.3
Front Hip Room 50.8 50.1 58.4
Front Shoulder Room 54.4 53.5 63.7
Front Leg Room 40.5 40.6 40.7
Front Head Room 51.1 39.6 39.8
Passenger Volume 132.1 97.4 N/A
Passenger Capacity 5 2 7
Exterior
Conventional Spare Tire Standard Not Available Not Available
Temporary Spare Tire Not Available Not Available Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Not Available Standard
Tires - Front Performance Not Available Standard Not Available
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Not Available Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps Not Available Available Available
Fourth Passenger Door Standard Not Available Not Available
Third Passenger Door Standard Not Available Not Available
Powertrain
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A Not Available N/A
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Battery Range N/A Not Available N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A 7.4 10.3
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150 N/A 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 500 N/A 700
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available Not Available
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.96 4.17 3.16
Clutch Size N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.65 3.17 3.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) Not Available Not Available 0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) Not Available 0.70 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73 0.89 1.45 - 1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.18 2.28
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.50 1.76 2.84
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.82 3.38 4.12
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Manual Automatic
Trans Type 4 5 6
Trans Order Code 442 MM5 DG2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 128 @ 4750 150 @ 4800 260 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 136 @ 6300 155 @ 6100 283 @ 6400
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection SFI Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 2.0L/121 2.2L/134 3.6L/220
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol I4 Gas V6
Engine Order Code 99N LE8 ERB
Cruising Range - Hwy 415.80 518.40 500.00
Cruising Range - City 338.80 356.40 340.00
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 27 32 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 22 22 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 24 26 20
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A Not Available N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A Not Available N/A
M/T Not Available Standard Not Available
A/T Standard Available Standard
5-Speed M/T Not Available Standard Not Available
6-Speed A/T Not Available Not Available Standard
4-Speed A/T Standard Available Not Available
Gasoline Fuel Standard Not Available Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Not Available Not Available Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Not Available
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard
Flex Fuel Capability Not Available Standard Available
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Not Available Not Available Standard
Safety
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Available Standard Available
Child Safety Locks Standard Not Available Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Not Available Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Not Available Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Not Available Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Rear Bucket Seats Not Available Not Available Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Not Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Not Available Available Available
3rd Row Seat Not Available Not Available Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Available Available
Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Minivan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 7.6 7.2 9.3
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 5 6 4
Rear Spoiler Not Available Available Not Available
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