Dodge Grand Caravan 2001 vs Chrysler Grand Voyager 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Grand Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chrysler Grand Voyager) 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 | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 31 HP more power than Chrysler Grand Voyager, but torque is 75 NM less than Chrysler Grand Voyager. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.5 | |
| 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 | 440'000 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 | 7 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 Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Grand Caravan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Grand Voyager are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 920 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 4130 litres | |
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Chrysler Grand Voyager has more luggage space. Dodge Grand Caravan has 340 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Grand Voyager. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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