Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Dodge Grand Caravan is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Caravelle has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Caravelle can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.6 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Caravelle is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 287 HP | 85 - 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 170 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 - 22.2 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Caravelle are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Dodge Grand Caravan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 7.3 - 10.4 | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Caravelle. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 165 - 300 mm (6.5 - 11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.99 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2359 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4072 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`744 | ~ 2`984 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 200 | |
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