2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
