Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 vs Ford S-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 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 (Ford S-Max) 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: | 287 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 147 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Ford S-Max. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 6.0 | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Grand Caravan could require 870 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Ford S-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ford S-Max 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford S-Max 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger. Dodge Grand Caravan is 38 cm longer than the Ford S-Max, 11 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 2359 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 2359 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
4072 litres | 2000 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Grand Caravan has more luggage space (by 2074 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Grand Caravan (by 2072 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`744 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`050 kg | 1`689 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 694 kg | 816 kg | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Ford S-Max is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6000 | |
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