2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 80 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Grand Caravan | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |