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Comparison Tests
Minivan Comparison
Specifications and Ratings
By Christian Wardlaw
Date Posted 12-05-2000
Minivan Specifications
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Price as Tested: |
$25,785 |
$30,675 |
$26,215 |
$27,319 |
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| Engine: |
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| Size/Type |
3.3-liter V6 |
3.8-liter V6 |
3.5-liter V6 |
3.3-liter V6 |
| Horsepower |
158 @ 4,850 rpm |
200 @ 4,900 rpm |
210 @ 5,200 rpm* |
170 @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque |
203 @ 3,250 rpm |
240 @ 3,600 rpm |
229 @ 4,300 rpm* |
200 @ 2,800 rpm |
| EPA City |
18 mpg |
17 mpg |
18 mpg |
17 mpg |
| EPA Hwy. |
24 mpg |
24 mpg |
26 mpg |
24 mpg |
| Edmund’s Observed |
17.8 mpg |
16.6 mpg |
18.1 mpg |
21 mpg |
| Fuel Capacity |
20 gal. |
26 gal. |
20 gal. |
20 gal. |
| Fuel Requirement |
87 octane |
87 octane |
91 octane* |
87 octane |
| *Odyssey makes 205 horsepower and 217 foot-pounds of torque when operated on 87-octane fuel. |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Braking System: |
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| Front |
Vented disc with ABS. |
Vented disc with ABS. |
Vented disc with ABS. |
Vented disc with ABS. |
| Rear |
Dual action drum with ABS. |
Drum with ABS. |
Drum with ABS. |
Self-adjusting drum with ABS. |
| Suspension: |
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| Front |
Independent- strut, gasshocks, coilsprings. |
Independent- strut, gasshocks, coilsprings, stabi-lizer bar. |
Independent- double- wishbone, gasshocks, stabi-lizer bar. |
Independent- strut, gas shocks, coil springs,stabilizer bar. |
| Rear |
Beam axle, gas shocks, single-leafsprings. |
Beam axle, gas shocks, variable-ratecoil springs. |
Independent- double- wishbone, gasshocks, stabilizer bar. |
Beam axle, gasshocks, single-leaf springs. |
| Tires: |
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| Size |
P215/65R15 |
P215/70R15 |
P215/65R16 |
P215/70R15 |
| Manufacturer |
Goodyear |
General |
Firestone |
General |
| Model |
Conquest |
Ameri-GS60 |
Affinity |
Ameri-GS60 |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Exterior Dimensions (measurements in inches unless otherwise specified): |
| Wheelbase |
119.3 |
120.7 |
118.1 |
112.2 |
| Length |
199.6 |
200.9 |
201.2 |
194.8 |
| Width |
76.8 |
76.6 |
75.6 |
74.9 |
| Height |
68.5 (loaded) |
68 |
69.7 |
67.3 (with roof rack) |
| Ground Clearance |
5.4 (loaded) |
Not Available |
6.4 |
5.2 |
| Front Track |
63 |
64.7 |
66.1 |
63.4 |
| Rear Track |
64 |
63 |
66.1 |
63.4 |
| Curb Weight |
3,811 lbs. |
4,194 lbs. |
4,288 lbs. |
3,986 lbs. |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Interior Dimensions (measurements in inches unless otherwise specified): |
| Seating Capacity |
7 adults |
7 adults |
7 adults |
7 adults |
| Front legroom |
40.6 |
40.7 |
41 |
39.9 |
| Middle legroom |
39.6 |
36.8 |
40 |
36.4 |
| Rear legroom |
39.8 |
35.6 |
38.1 |
36.3 |
| Front head room |
39.8 |
39.3 |
41.2 |
39.7 |
| Middle head room |
40 |
41.1 |
40 |
39.9 |
| Rear head room |
38.5 |
37.9 |
38.9 |
37.6 |
| Front hip room |
57.7 |
57.9 |
57.8 |
56.5 |
| Middle hip room |
61.3 |
60.8 |
67 |
64.9 |
| Rear hip room |
49.6 |
48.7 |
49.1 |
49 |
| Front shoulder room |
62.5 |
60.9 |
62.6 |
62.3 |
| Middle shoulder room |
63.7 |
64.1 |
64.5 |
64.6 |
| Rear shoulder room |
61.8 |
52.5 |
61.7 |
62.4 |
| Cargo vol. behind 3rd seat |
33.2 cu. ft. |
19.2 cu. ft. |
25.1 cu. ft. |
Not Available** |
| Total cargo volume |
147.7 cu. ft. |
145.7 cu. ft. |
163.3 cu. ft. |
111.3 cu. ft. |
| ** Nissan could not provide this measurement, but we can tell you it was the smallest of the group, though the optional Quest Smart Shelf was quite helpful in making the most of this tight space. |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Performance: |
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| 0-60 Acceleration |
10.8 sec. |
9.4 sec. |
9.6 sec. |
10.7 sec. |
| ¼ mile Acceleration |
17.95 sec. @ 75 mph |
17.10 sec. @ 79.6 mph |
17.16 sec. @ 82.1 mph |
17.95 sec. @ 76.13 mph |
| 60-0 Braking |
139 ft. |
136 ft. |
144 ft. |
139 ft. |
| Slalom |
50.8 mph |
53.8 mph |
54.1 mph |
55.2 mph |
| Skidpad |
.68 g |
.74 g |
.75 g |
.71 g |
| Turning Circle |
39.5 ft. |
39.5 ft. |
37.7 ft. |
39.9 ft. |
| Max. Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Crash Testing: |
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| NHTSA Front Driver |
Average |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Not Tested |
| NHTSA Front Passenger |
Average |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Not Tested |
| NHTSA Side Front |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Not Tested |
| NHTSA Side Rear |
Average |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Not Tested |
| IIHS Offset |
Marginal |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Warranty: |
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| Basic |
3/36,000 |
3/36,000 |
3/36,000 |
3/36,000 |
| Powertrain |
3/36,000 |
3/36,000 |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
| Corrosion |
7/100,000 |
6/100,000 |
3/36,000 |
5/60,000 |
| Roadside Assistance |
3/36,000 |
3/36,000 |
None |
None |
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Grand Caravan SE |
Windstar SE |
Odyssey EX |
Quest GLE |
| Miscellaneous Information: |
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| Number of Adults Required to Remove Seats |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Functional Cupholders |
8 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
Can a six-foot tall person walk beneath
the tailgate without bumping head? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Assembly Location(s) |
Windsor, Ont., Canada &St. Louis, MO |
Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
Alliston, Ontario, Canada |
Avon Lake,Ohio |
Performance Scores:
| Dodge Grand Caravan SE: |
3.5 out of 10 |
| Ford Windstar SE: |
8.5 out of 10 |
| Honda Odyssey EX: |
7.5 out of 10 |
| Nissan Quest GLE: |
6.5 out of 10 |
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