2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2010 Dodge Journey were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 218 kg more than 2010 Dodge Journey.
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, 2010 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Journey |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2033 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 78 L |
