2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 10 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 424 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen GTI.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Caravan | GTI |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4211 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2578 mm |
