2009 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Sebring 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 219 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler Sebring 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Chrysler Dodge
Model Sebring Grand Caravan
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 3299 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 278 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 76 L


 

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