Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 202.5 in | -27.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.7 in | -9 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 67.9 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -20 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 63.7 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 58.4 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 64.1 in | -11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 65.0 in | -15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.0 | 83.3 ft3 | -59.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -113.8 ft3 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |