2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 10 kg more than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 180 L |
