Mazda MPV 2003 vs Dodge Caravan 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda MPV) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda MPV engine produces 44 HP less power than Dodge Caravan, but torque is 25 NM more than Dodge Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MPV consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan, which means that by driving the Mazda MPV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MPV consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 Caravan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Caravan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge 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: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mazda MPV is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda MPV and Dodge Caravan are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2745 litres | 4160 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Caravan has more luggage space (by 272 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caravan (by 1415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`395 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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