2014 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2014 Nissan Quest

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

2014 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wagon American Value Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Wagon American Value Pkg	17	25	$20,576	$20,895
4-Door Wagon SE	17	25	$20,576	$20,895
4-Door Wagon SE 30th Anniversary	17	25	$20,576	$20,895
4-Door Wagon SXT	17	25	$25,770	$26,995
4-Door Wagon SXT 30th Anniversary	17	25	$25,770	$26,995
4-Door Wagon R/T	17	25	$28,530	$29,995

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4-Door S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door S	19	25	$24,710	$26,220
4-Door SV	19	25	$27,923	$29,970
4-Door SL	19	25	$31,440	$33,750
4-Door LE	19	25	$39,697	$42,870

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,576

$24,710

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$20,895

$26,220

Monthly Payment Estimate

$348 / month

$437 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With the best flexibility and infotainment in the minivan world, the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan also satisfies families with great safety scores and good gas mileage.

The Nissan Quest may drive well, but its below-average seating and safety put it behind the rest of the minivan options on the road today.

TCC Likes

Strong V-6 power
Quickly converts from people carrier to cargo mover
Stow 'N Go's brilliance

Smooth ride
CVT is fairly responsive
It's boxy, but good-looking

TCC Dislikes

Base cloth, some plastics look cheap
Ride gets boundy
Handling's just average

Less interior space than other minivans
Highway fuel economy lags a little
Confusing audio layout

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.5

177.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

64.5

Third Leg Room (in)

32.7

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.1

63.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

43.8

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

Front Hip Room (in)

58.4

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

118.1

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

71.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

68.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

68.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

6.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

108.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

48.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.3

63.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

63.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

36.1

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65SR17

P225/65TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TU3

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65SR17

P225/65TR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TU3

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4321

4349

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.90

2.37 - 0.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.16

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.69

Trans Order Code

DG2

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

9.0 (Est)

8.5 (Est)

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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