Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
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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 | 2,850 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,765 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 1,984 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 80 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,013 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 869 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 932 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 714 mm | 117 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 467 L | 467 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 1,393 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 2,243 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 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 |