Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 305 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,129 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,255 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,976 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,382 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 106 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,654 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 1,064 mm | 926 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 912 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 818 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 566 L | 368 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,606 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,750 L | 2 L |
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 |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |