Dodge Grand Caravan 2001 vs Toyota Sienna 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 215 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 328 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota Sienna, but torque is 4 NM more than Toyota Sienna. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 76 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus ES | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Grand Caravan is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Sienna, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 4217 litres | |
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Toyota Sienna has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Dodge Grand Caravan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3800 | |
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