Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Nissan Primera 1999

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Dodge Grand Caravan
2008 - 2010
Nissan Primera
1999 - 2002
Body: Minivan / MPVHatchback
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Dodge Grand Caravan is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Nissan Primera has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 3.3 - 4.0 (petrol)1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Nissan Primera is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 175 - 253 HP90 - 140 HP
Torque: 205 - 262 NM136 - 181 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds9.6 - 14 seconds
In general, Nissan Primera are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Dodge Grand Caravan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.8 - 12.46.5 - 8.5
Dodge Grand Caravan petrol engines consumes on average 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Nissan Primera.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 5.07 m4.52 m
Width: 1.95 m1.72 m
Height: 1.75 m1.41 m
Dodge Grand Caravan is larger.
Dodge Grand Caravan is 55 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 23 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 34 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 2350 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
4086 litres1357 litres
Dodge Grand Caravan has more luggage capacity.
Dodge Grand Caravan has 1845 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Grand Caravan (by 2729 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Dodge Grand Caravan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`775 kg~ 1`735 kg
Net weight:~ 2`011 kg~ 1`260 kg
Load capacity:~ 764 kg~ 475 kg
Dodge Grand Caravan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 procentiem more than Nissan Primera. Therefore, Dodge Grand Caravan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 4200600
Pros and Cons: Dodge Grand Caravan has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Nissan Primera has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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