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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 124.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 204.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 77.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 71.9 in | -4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4510 lb. | 4291 lb. | 219 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 63.7 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 65.6 in | -7.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 41.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 66.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 67.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 42.1 in | -5.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 61.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 50.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 39.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -13.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 87.7 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -1.9 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 2009 Nissan Quest
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
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