2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2013 Nissan Quest

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

2013 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn American Value Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn American Value Pkg	17	25	$19,745	$19,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Crew	17	25	$27,441	$28,795
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn R/T	17	25	$28,545	$29,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SE	17	25	$19,745	$19,995
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SXT	17	25	$25,509	$26,695

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4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door LE	19	25	$39,039	$42,640
Quest 4-Door S	19	25	$24,222	$25,990
Quest 4-Door SL	19	25	$30,875	$33,520
Quest 4-Door SV	19	25	$27,399	$29,740

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,745

$39,039

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,995

$42,640

Monthly Payment Estimate

$333 / month

$711 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Function reigns supreme in the Dodge Grand Caravan: it has the best seating system and infotainment features of any minivan, and gas mileage and safety scores are excellent.

Road manners are good--but when it comes to core minivan duties like seating and safety, the 2013 Nissan Quest falls behind every other minivan on the market.

TCC Likes

Well-executed V-6
A regular warehouse on wheels
Seating flexibility par excellence

It's boxy, but good-looking
Steering has real feel
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Some chintzy textures remain
Occasionally bouncy ride
Unremarkable handling

Less interior space than other minivans
Highway fuel economy lags a little
Seats don't fold away, or go away

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

48.700

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.100

63.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.700

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.900

40.0

Front Hip Room (in)

58.400

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.000

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.500

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.800

42.1

Second Hip Room (in)

65.000

66.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.700

64.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.500

177.8

Third Leg Room (in)

32.700

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.300

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

65.600

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.600

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

202.800

200.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

67.900

73.0

Liftover Height (in)

24.400

25.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.800

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

121.200

118.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.700

77.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.800

108.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

20.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.000

25.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.000

47.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.300

63.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

47.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

46.200

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

143.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.000 x 0.500

12.1 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.900 x 1.100

11.4 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.000

20.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.900

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.300

18.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.100

36.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/90D16

Front Tire Order Code

TU3

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/55R18

Rear Tire Order Code

TU3

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/55R18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

525

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4510

4548

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.300

10.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

550

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5L/- TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.210

1.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.840

Trans Order Code

DG2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.160

4.88

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.450/1.570

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously variable ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.690

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.120

2.37-0.43

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.280

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

Summary

Body Style

Passenger Van

4 Door Minivan

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Nissan Quest

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist-beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.1

8.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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