Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.2 in | -9 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 202.5 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.7 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 67.9 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 4510 lb. | -137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.7 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.4 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 64.1 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 65.0 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 37.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 62.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 48.7 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 32.7 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -34.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -64.6 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |