Dodge Caravan 2001 vs Mazda MPV 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Caravan engine produces 58 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda MPV. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.1 | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Caravan consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
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Dodge Caravan is larger. Dodge Caravan is 5 cm longer than the Mazda MPV, 17 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caravan is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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 |
4160 litres | 1600 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 2560 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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