Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Dodge Caliber | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 103.7 in | 20.3 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 173.8 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 68.8 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 60.4 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 2966 lb. | 1325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.2 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 52.2 in | 13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 38.9 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 53.4 in | 12.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 49.6 in | 17.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 35.6 in | 6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 46 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 18.5 | 69.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 97.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 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 |
2009 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |