Dodge Caravan 2001 vs Mercedes Vito 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dodge Caravan engine produces 71 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 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 Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4400 | |
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