2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Caravan | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |