Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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 | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 17 HP less power than Dodge Grand Caravan, but torque is 170 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 12.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Grand Caravan, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caravelle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.75 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 18 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 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 (€): | 21 200 | 8600 | |
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