Dodge Caravan Review

How the Dodge Caravan stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2007 Dodge Caravan

Price Range: N/A - N/A

Utility
There's no clear winner between the typical minivan van and the Dodge Caravan regarding transporting cargo. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the average minivan van over the Dodge Caravan. The average minivan van outpulls the Dodge Caravan by a large margin.

Performance
Both the Dodge Caravan and the typical minivan van are likely to feel a bit slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The average minivan van is somewhat heavier than the Dodge Caravan. The Dodge Caravan's tank is about the same size as the typical minivan van's, though the typical minivan van's is a tad bigger. The Dodge Caravan and the average minivan van compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Dodge Caravan's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the average minivan van.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the typical minivan van to the dealership as the Dodge Caravan. The Dodge Caravan won't save you much money at the pump compared to the typical minivan van. Regarding MSRP, the average minivan van costs considerably more than the Caravan.

Handling
The average minivan van and the Dodge Caravan have approximately similar tires. With their comparable turning radiuses, the Dodge Caravan and the typical minivan van doubtless handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical minivan van's engine isn't much bigger than the Dodge Caravan's. The Dodge Caravan has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the typical minivan van.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical minivan van offers a bit more head room than the Caravan, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Caravan isn't quite as generous as the typical minivan van's. Regarding after-sale protection against corrosion, the typical minivan van and the Dodge Caravan have quite a bit comparable coverage.

Other
The Dodge Caravan produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the average minivan van.

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