2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Caravan and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 359 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Caravan | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Caravan | Golf |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1441 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |