Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 121.2 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 202.5 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.7 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 67.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4510 lb. | -498 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 63.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 58.4 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 64.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 65.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 36.5 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 62.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 48.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.2 in | 32.7 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 14.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.7 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest 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 |