2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 504 kg more than 2000 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Caravan | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Caravan | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |