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2008 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 121.2 in | -10 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 202.5 in | -9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 78.7 in | -7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.9 in | -9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 4510 lb. | -931 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.7 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.4 in | -4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 64.1 in | -7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 65.0 in | -10.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 0 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 | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -29.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 83.3 ft3 | -67.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -128.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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 |
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