Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 vs Opel Vivaro 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Grand Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Vivaro) 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 | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 141 HP more power than Opel Vivaro, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Opel Vivaro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Opel Vivaro is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vivaro, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Grand Caravan could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vivaro gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 164 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Vivaro 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. Note, however, that this Opel Vivaro version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.96 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 37 cm longer than the Opel Vivaro, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 9 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 2359 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 2359 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
4072 litres | 3100 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Grand Caravan (by 972 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Vivaro, which means Dodge Grand Caravan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`744 kg | 2`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`050 kg | 1`927 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 694 kg | 973 kg | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem less than Opel Vivaro. Therefore, Opel Vivaro is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5200 | |
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