Dodge Caravan vs. Toyota Sienna

A minivan is a very comfortable vehicle that works well for families as well as people who need to tow something behind their vehicle or just want added cargo space. Safety features are always top of the line with a minivan because they are designed for families and there is always plenty of power under the hood. In general, the minivan is a simple vehicle to drive and nowadays these vehicles are created with exterior styling that makes it an attractive option. 

 

The Dodge Caravan as well as the Toyota Sienna are both ideal minivans to consider if you are shopping for a new vehicle. Whether you have owned a van before or you are just considering this option, you will fall in love with this vehicle as a whole. 

Dodge Grand Caravan

Exterior

You will find the Dodge Caravan in five separate trim levels including the AVP, SE, SXT, Crew and R/T. The AVP, or American Value Package, was designed to be the base level trim option and it is the most affordable overall. You get 16 inch, high quality steel wheels with the AVP. You will also find nice exterior styling and convenient features like heated mirrors, power windows, etc. The higher trim level options offer remote start, automatic xenon head lights, fog lights, roof racks, powered lift gate in the back and tinted rear windows. 

Interior

You can fit seven passengers in the Grand Caravan. The second row seating is two captain's chairs and they can be folded into the floor for extra space along with the third row which does not go into the floor but can be folded down. You will find a number of nice interior features like dual zone air conditioning, conversation mirror, four speaker audio sound system, CD player, front floor console and more. 

Power  

The Dodge Grand Caravan comes with a 3.6 liter, V6 engine that allows for 283 horsepower along with 260 pound feet of torque. You can achieve 17 miles per gallon fuel economy in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. This is an average gas mileage rating of 20 miles per gallon.

Toyota Sienna

Exterior

The Toyota Sienna comes in five different trim levels as well including the base level L as well as the LE, SE, XLE and Limited. You get 17 inch alloy wheels with the base L level as well as a tow package, manual sliding doors and more. 

Interior

The LE and XLE trim levels provide configurations for 7 or 8 passengers while the other trim levels are seven passengers only. You get interior features such as power accessories, telescoping steering wheel, four speaker sound system and privacy glass. 

Power

All of the Sienna trim levels are all wheel drive. You also get a 3.5 liter, V6 engine that provides 266 horsepower and 245 pound feet of torque. You get a fuel economy rating of 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway making for an average rating of 19 miles per gallon combined.  

 When selecting a minivan you will want to consider what you need from your vehicle. Whether it be power, interior space, cargo space, etc. you will want to consider everything. The Dodge Grand Caravan is a vehicle that really encompasses what you want in a minivan but at a really affordable price. Come visit us at Freehold Dodge dealership right in the heart of Freehold, New Jersey to speak with a sales representative and a finance expert about your new vehicle. We look forward to seeing you!