2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Kia Carens 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 36 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens 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 | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
