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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.2 in | 9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 187.6 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 72.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 72.4 in | -4.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4373 lb. | 137 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 58.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 57.6 in | 7.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 36.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 57.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 44.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 28.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 64.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
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