Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,000 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 5,100 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,033 kg | 1,981 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 76 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,057 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 932 mm | -10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 1,016 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 1,029 mm | 954 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 926 L | 994 L | -68 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 1,801 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,089 L | 3,070 L | 1 L |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
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 Grand Caravan review |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2014 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 |