Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Caliber | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,415 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,345 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 76 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,057 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 932 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 524 L | 994 L | -470 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.5 | 1,801 L | 17.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,359 L | 3,070 L | -2 L |
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2014 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |