2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2009 Nissan Quest

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SE	17	24	$20,743	$22,520
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SXT	16	23	$25,380	$27,730

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4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door Base	16	24	$24,049	$25,950
Quest 4-Door S	16	24	$24,697	$26,650
Quest 4-Door SE	16	24	$32,648	$35,650
Quest 4-Door SL	16	24	$27,984	$30,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,743

$24,049

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,520

$25,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$375 / month

$433 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is loaded with practical features that families on the go will use and appreciate, but it’s not the most luxurious minivan out there.

If you like what minivans provide but don’t appreciate the looks of most of them, you might still keep the 2009 Nissan Quest on your shopping list.

TCC Likes

The ultimate in family practicality
Kids will love satellite TV
Two DVD screens available

Strong acceleration
Exotic looking…for a van
Foldaway seating

TCC Dislikes

Chunky styling
Plasticky interior
Lack of polish

Cheap interior materials
Design mismatch between interior and exterior
Protruding center stack might interfere with front legroom

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

42.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.4

131.0

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

67.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.0

63.8

Third Leg Room (in)

37.6

31.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

50.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.7

65.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

41.7

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

37.6

Front Hip Room (in)

57.0

58.5

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

71.9

Liftover Height (in)

24.8

25.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

67.3

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

124.0

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

88.5

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

65.5

67.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

202.5

204.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

47.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

82.6

84.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

47.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

148.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

148.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

20.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

32.1

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.4 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.1 x 0.63

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

40.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

TUG

Front Tire Size

P225/65R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

TUG

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4217

4293

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.36

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

130

Engine

Displacement

3.3L/202

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5600

235 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

205 @ 4000

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EGV

VQ35

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.98

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.01

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.03

Trans Order Code

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.43

2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

4.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Nissan Quest

Body Style

4 Door Ext WB

4 Door Reg WB

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-Independent

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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