2018 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2018 Kia Sedona

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

2018 Kia Sedona

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SE Plus Wagon

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan SE Plus Wagon	17	25	$26,004	$26,250
Grand Caravan SE Wagon	17	25	$26,004	$26,250
Grand Caravan SXT Wagon	17	25	$30,594	$31,750

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona EX FWD	18	24	$31,746	$33,700
Sedona L FWD	18	24	$26,056	$27,000
Sedona LX FWD	18	24	$27,875	$29,000
Sedona SX FWD	18	25	$34,786	$37,000
Sedona SX-L FWD	17	22	$39,396	$42,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,004

$31,746

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,250

$33,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$438 / month

$562 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.5

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan may boast a storied nameplate, but this minivan is way behind the times.

The 2018 Kia Sedona stays the same, while its key rivals launch themselves into a new family-car era.

TCC Likes

Lots of van for the money
Strong V-6 engine
Versatile Stow‘n'Go seats

Cabin is quiet
UVO infotainment is simple, neat
Apple CarPlay compatible

TCC Dislikes

Safety scores are not good
Priced on par with rivals once optioned up
Rough ride quality

Average fuel economy
Safety tech is expensive
Sluggish handling

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

63.9

Third Leg Room (in)

32.7

34.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.1

63.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

58.4

59.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

41.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

66.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.5

165.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

67.9

69.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

68.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

68.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

6.7

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

120.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

142

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

48.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.3

78.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWB

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65SR17

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWB

Front Tire Size

P225/65SR17

P235/60TR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3600

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4321

4503

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

150

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

248 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

276 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.13

4.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.65

Trans Order Code

DG2

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Grand Caravan

Kia Sedona

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

8.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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