Comparison Test: Minivans
 

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     Pricing:

Car Reviewed:

Version:

Base Price (MSRP):

Total Price (MSRP):

Total CarsDirect Price:

Buick Terraza CXL $29,750 $32,680 $29,793

Chevrolet Uplander

3LT

$30,250

$32,855

$30,053

Dodge Grand Caravan

SXT

$27,300

$34,080

$27,532

Ford Freestar

Limited

$29,575

$35,195

$27,640

Honda Odyssey

Touring

$36,595

$37,145

$32,980

Kia Sedona

EX

$25,595

$31,365

$28,206

Mazda MPV

ES

$28,515

$32,505

$26,950

Nissan Quest

2006 3.5SE

$33,650

$37,255

$31,106

Nissan Quest

2007 3.5SE

$33,900

$38,055

$36,222

Toyota Sienna

XLE

$29,725

$36,354

$31,406

   

    Powertrain:

Car Reviewed:

Engine:

Horsepower:

Torque:

Transmission:

Buick Terraza

3.9-liter V6

235

239 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Chevrolet Uplander

3.5-liter V6

201

216 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Dodge Grand Caravan

3.8-liter V6

205

240 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Ford Freestar

4.2-liter V8

201

263 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Honda Odyssey

3.5-liter V6

244

240 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Kia Sedona

3.8-liter V6

244

253 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Mazda MPV

3.0-liter V6

200

200 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

2006 Nissan Quest

3.5-liter V6

240

242 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

2007 Nissan Quest

3.5-liter V6

240

242 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Toyota Sienna

3.3-liter V6

215

222 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

 

     EPA Fuel Economy:

Car Reviewed:

City:

Highway:

Overall:

Buick Terraza

18

25

21

Chevrolet Uplander

18

25

21

Dodge Grand Caravan

18

25

20

Ford Freestar

17

23

19

Honda Odyssey

20

28

23

Kia Sedona

18

25

20

Mazda MPV

18

25

21

2006 Nissan Quest

18

25

21

2007 Nissan Quest

18

25

21

Toyota Sienna

19

26

21

 

     Dimensions:

Car Reviewed:

Length:

Width:

Height:

Weight:

Buick Terraza 205.0 in 72.0 in 72.0 in 4470 lbs

Chevrolet Uplander

204.0 in 72.0 in 72.0 in 4470 lbs

Dodge Grand Caravan

200.5 in 78.6 in 68.9 in 4093 lbs

Ford Freestar

201.0 in 76.4 in 70.8 in 4353 lbs

Honda Odyssey

201.0 in 77.1 in 68.8 in 4655 lbs

Kia Sedona

202.0 in 78.1 in 69.3 in 4646 lbs

Mazda MPV

189.5 in 72.1 in 68.7 in 3772 lbs

2006 Nissan Quest

204.1 in 77.6 in 71.9 in 4175 lbs

2007 Nissan Quest

204.1 in 77.6 in 71.9 in 4480 lbs

Toyota Sienna

200.0 in 77.4 in 68.9 in 4165 lbs

 

     Cargo Volume:

Car Reviewed:

Behind 3rd Seat:

Behind Rear Seats:

Maximum Volume:

Buick Terraza 26.9 cubic feet 74.1 cubic feet 136.5 cubic feet

Chevrolet Uplander

26.9 cubic feet 74.1 cubic feet 136.5 cubic feet

Dodge Grand Caravan

20.0 cubic feet 54.2 cubic feet 167.9 cubic feet

Ford Freestar

25.8 cubic feet 69.6 cubic feet 134.3 cubic feet

Honda Odyssey

38.4 cubic feet 91.1 cubic feet 147.4 cubic feet

Kia Sedona

32.2 cubic feet 80.1 cubic feet 141.5 cubic feet

Mazda MPV

17.2 cubic feet 54.6 cubic feet 127.0 cubic feet

2006 Nissan Quest

32.7 cubic feet 88.2 cubic feet 148.7 cubic feet

2007 Nissan Quest

32.7 cubic feet 88.2 cubic feet 148.7 cubic feet

Toyota Sienna

43.6 cubic feet 94.5 cubic feet 148.9 cubic feet

 

 

 

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