2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Caravan | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
