Comparison Test: Economy Vans

Dodge Caravan vs. Mazda5  

 

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Car Reviewed:

Version:

Base Price (MSRP):

Total Price (MSRP):

Total CarsDirect Price:

Dodge Caravan

SE 2.4

$18,380

$21,805

$18,354

Mazda5

Sport

$17,345

$18,895

$18,396

 

Features:

Exclusive to Dodge Caravan:

Driver Knee-Protecting Airbag

Power-Adjustable Pedals

Satellite Radio

Cassette Player

Exclusive to Mazda5:

Torso-Protecting Side Airbags

Telescoping Steering Wheel

Antilock Brakes

Transmission Manual Shift Mode

Adjustable Second-Row Seats

Retractable Second-Row Windows

 

Powertrain:

 

Engine:

Horsepower:

Torque:

Transmission:

Dodge Caravan

2.4-liter I4

150

165 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Mazda5

2.3-liter I4

157

148 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

 

EPA Fuel Economy:

 

City:

Highway:

Overall:

Dodge Caravan

20

26

22

Mazda5

21

26

23

 

Cargo Capacity:

 

Behind Third Seat:

Behind Second Seat:

Behind Front Seats:

Dodge Caravan

15.3 cubic feet

45.6 cubic feet

146.7 cubic feet

Mazda5

Not Released

Not Released

44.4 cubic feet

 

Powertrain:

 

Length:

Width:

Height:

Wheelbase:

Weight:

Dodge Caravan

189.3 in

78.6 in

68.9 in

113.3 in

3763 lbs

Mazda5

181.5 in

69.1 in

64.2 in

108.3 in

3333 lbs

 

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