Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 vs. Nissan Quest Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Quest packs quite a punch and will knock the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Nissan Quest is most certainly more agile than the Dodge, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500's engine is substantially smaller than the Nissan's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge is significantly more powerful than the Nissan Quest.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Quest over the Dodge. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is likely a better choice than the Nissan Quest as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or big pets. The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 outpulls the Nissan Quest by a massive margin.

Dimensions
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is considerably more bulky than the Nissan Quest. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 than the Nissan Quest because of its larger tank. The Nissan Quest fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge. The Nissan Quest's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan Quest is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Sprinter Van 3500. With respect to MSRP, the Dodge costs tremendously more than the Nissan.

Warranty
The Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 and the Nissan Quest have the same basic after-sale protection.