Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 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: | 197 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 17 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, but torque is 170 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 4.1 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 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 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: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`775 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`123 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 877 kg | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 21 400 | |
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