Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 111.2 in | 10 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 192.8 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 75.4 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.6 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 3790 lb. | 720 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.6 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.6 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.8 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 55.2 in | 9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.7 in | -2.2 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) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 39.6 | 43.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | 73.9 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
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