2007 Dodge Caravan vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caravan and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caravan (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio.
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, 2007 Dodge Caravan (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caravan | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Caravan | Rio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |