Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 118.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 200.8 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 77.6 in | 1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 71.5 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 4367 lb. | -119 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 64.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.8 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 63.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 66.0 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 61.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 49.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | 59.5 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2015 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 |