2006 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2006 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 374 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Grand Caravan | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
