2017 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2017 Nissan Quest

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan

2017 Nissan Quest

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GT Wagon Retail

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan GT Wagon Retail	17	25	$32,228	$34,395
Grand Caravan SE Plus Wagon	17	25	$25,685	$25,995
Grand Caravan SE Wagon	17	25	$25,685	$25,995
Grand Caravan SXT Wagon	17	25	$30,188	$31,395

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Platinum CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest Platinum CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A
Quest S CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A
Quest SL CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A
Quest SV CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,228

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,395

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$573 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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4.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has a fantastically flexible interior, but crash-test scores are a major concern.

The 2017 Nissan Quest lacks features compared to most and lacks adequate safety results compared to all. Try before you buy.

TCC Likes

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

Strong V-6 for a van
Good ride and roadholding
Doesn't look like any other van

TCC Dislikes

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

Poor crash scores
Spartan base model
Cramped-feeling quarters

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

42.1

Second Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

156.1

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

118.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

202.8

200.8

Height, Overall (in)

67.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

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 Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

108.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

63.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

86.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TRZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65SR17

P235/55TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRZ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65SR17

P235/55TR18

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)

4483

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB-A

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

260 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

22 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

DG2

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.13

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.9

8.0 (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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