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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Dodge Journey

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Starting MSRP
$27,530
$23,675
Towing Capacity
Not available
1,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
Not available
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
17 City / 25 Hwy
19 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
283 hp
173 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
283 @ 6400
173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4400
166 @ 4000
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
3.6 L/220
2.4 L/144
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
17 City / 25 Hwy
19 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P225/65SR17
P225/65HR17
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Tire Size
P225/65SR17
P225/65HR17
Front Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
17 X 6.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
39 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Second Leg Room
37 in
36 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
144 ft³
68 ft³
Second Hip Room
65 in
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
57 in
Track Width, Rear
65 in
62 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
83 ft³
37 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
7 in
Second Head Room
39 in
40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Track Width, Front
66 in
62 in
Third Hip Room
49 in
40 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
72 in
Liftover Height
N/A
31 in
Passenger Volume
164 ft³
124 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
58 in
54 in
Height, Overall
68 in
67 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
203 in
192 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
121 in
114 in
Third Leg Room
33 in
23 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
41 in
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Cargo Box (Area) Height
49 in
33 in
Front Shoulder Room
64 in
58 in
Third Head Room
38 in
38 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
33 ft³
11 ft³
Third Shoulder Room
62 in
44 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Total Option Weight
Not available
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight
Not available
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
360 lbs
100 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,321 lbs
3,818 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
21 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,600 lbs
1,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not available
1,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
Not available
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,600 lbs
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
360 lbs
100 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
525

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan2020 Dodge Journey
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or the 2020 Dodge Journey?

The 2020 Dodge Journey is more reliable than the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2020 Journey versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2020 Grand Caravan.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or the 2020 Dodge Journey?

The 2020 Dodge Journey is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan with 21 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or the 2020 Dodge Journey?

The 2020 Dodge Journey is cheaper than the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan with a $23,675 starting MSRP versus a $27,530 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or the 2020 Dodge Journey?

The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 2020 Dodge Journey both have a 4/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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