Dodge Caravan 2001 vs Chrysler Voyager 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chrysler Voyager) 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 | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dodge Caravan engine produces 31 HP more power than Chrysler Voyager, but torque is 75 NM less than Chrysler Voyager. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Voyager is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Caravan consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Voyager, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caravan could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Caravan consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Voyager. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler Voyager 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 | 440'000 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 | 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Voyager are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 566 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 566 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4160 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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