Dodge Grand Caravan 2001 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 (Toyota Previa) 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 64 HP more power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Toyota Previa. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 Grand Caravan engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Previa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Grand Caravan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 32 cm longer than the Toyota Previa, 21 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2370 litres | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan has more luggage capacity. Dodge Grand Caravan has 85 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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