Dodge Caravan 2001 vs Mazda MPV 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda MPV) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Caravan engine produces 44 HP more power than Mazda MPV, but torque is 25 NM less than Mazda MPV. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caravan consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caravan could require 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caravan consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Caravan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Caravan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Caravan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
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Dodge Caravan is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Caravan and Mazda MPV are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 566 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 566 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
4160 litres | 2745 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Caravan has more luggage space (by 272 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caravan (by 1415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`450 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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