Volkswagen Multivan 2015 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Multivan) 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 Grand 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 5 HP more power than Dodge Grand Caravan, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Grand Caravan, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Multivan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Multivan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.75 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Multivan is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 5800 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 5800 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 10 000 | |
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