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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Starting MSRP
$21,415
$18,280
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas 4-Cyl
MPG
19 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 158 hp
  • 158 hp
  • 158 hp
  • 180 hp
  • 150 hp
  • 180 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
176 @ 4000
165 @ 4000
Displacement
3.0L/181
2.4L/148
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
158 @ 4850
150 @ 5400
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 26 Hwy
20 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.2 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 4.0 in
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P215/65R15
P215/70R15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
15 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T145/90D16
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Tire Size
P215/65R15
P215/70R15
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
15 x 6.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Rigid Beam Axle
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Parallel Leaf Spring
Semi-independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
43 ft
N/A
Steering Type
Power
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Third Head Room
38 in
N/A
Track Width, Rear
64 in
64 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
49 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
86 in
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
63 in
63 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
37 in
Passenger Volume
Not Available ft³
165 ft³
Third Leg Room
38 in
34 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
51 in
N/A
Third Hip Room
50 in
49 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
65 ft³
46 ft³
Length, Overall
186 in
189 in
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
65 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
63 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
79 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
115 ft³
147 ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height
47 in
N/A
Second Head Room
40 in
40 in
Rear Door Opening Width
51 in
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
5 in
Third Shoulder Room
62 in
62 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Liftover Height
24 in
24 in
Rear Door Opening Height
41 in
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
16 ft³
15 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
N/A
Height, Overall
69 in
69 in
Front Hip Room
58 in
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
113 in
113 in
Second Hip Room
61 in
68 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
2,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,768 lbs
3,725 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
20 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs

Electrical

Electrical comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1998 Dodge Caravan2005 Dodge Caravan
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Not Available in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.07 x 0.94 in
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Not Available
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