2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

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, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model HHR Grand Caravan
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3301 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.3 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 76 L


 

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