2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caravan and 2006 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
