Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Grand Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 195 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Grand Caravan could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 300 mm (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: | 5.07 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.99 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 2350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 2350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4086 litres | 5800 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 1714 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 21 200 | |
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