Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 80 HP less power than Dodge Grand Caravan, but torque is 45 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 78 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Grand Caravan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller, but higher. Mercedes Vito is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 11 600 | |
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