2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima 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 498 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima.
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, 2011 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima 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 | 2011 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Optima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2033 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
