2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 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 273 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 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 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Grand Caravan | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
