Volkswagen Routan (2008 – 2013) vs Dodge Caravan (2007 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 283 hp at most. The Dodge Caravan has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 180 km/h. The Volkswagen Routan uses less fuel, from 11.8 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. At 5,304 mm, the Dodge Caravan is 160 mm longer than the Volkswagen Routan.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Routan
2008 – 2013
|
Dodge
Caravan
2007 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2007 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 294 hp | 175 – 287 hp |
| Torque | 312 – 355 Nm | 230 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 10.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 179 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,144 mm | 5,304 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 2,228 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,078 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,040 – 2,096 kg | 2,025 – 2,047 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.