Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Odyssey Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Odyssey packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Grand Caravan down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Honda Odyssey and the Grand Caravan definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Honda Odyssey's engine isn't much more massive than the Dodge Grand Caravan's. Torque equals pickup, and the Honda will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Grand Caravan finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Honda Odyssey is considerably more powerful than the Dodge.

Utility
The Honda will quite certainly prove more practical than the Dodge Grand Caravan for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Grand Caravan than with the Honda Odyssey, because both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Honda Odyssey's front cabin compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan. The Honda offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Grand Caravan does.

Dimensions
The Dodge's tank is approximately the same size as the Odyssey's, though the Odyssey's is a bit bigger. The Honda Odyssey and the Dodge Grand Caravan compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Honda Odyssey is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Grand Caravan. With respect to gas mileage, the Honda Odyssey is slightly better than the Grand Caravan, but not by much. Regarding MSRP, the Dodge Grand Caravan costs tremendously less than the Honda Odyssey.

Warranty
The Honda Odyssey and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the same basic after-sale protection.