Dodge Caravan vs Hyundai Palisade Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caravan · Hyundai Palisade

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.1 in
  • Height68.9 in
  • Wheelbase113.3 in
  • Curb weight3,869 lb – 4,039 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.6 in
  • Hyundai Palisade width77.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Caravan is 7.6 in shorter (189.1 in vs 196.7 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Palisade is 0.8 in narrower (78.6 in vs 77.8 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Palisade has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (113.3 in vs 114.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Palisade is 385 lb heavier (3,954 lb vs 4,339 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Palisade is 385 lb heavier (3,954 lb vs 4,339 lb)
  2. Length: Dodge Caravan is 7.6 in shorter (189.1 in vs 196.7 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Palisade is 0.8 in narrower (78.6 in vs 77.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Palisade has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (113.3 in vs 114.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Caravan — Dodge Caravan is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caravan · garage fit for Hyundai Palisade
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Caravan — Based on length × width (Dodge Caravan)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge CaravanHyundai PalisadeDifference
Length189.1 in196.7 in7.6 in
Width78.6 in77.8 in0.8 in
Height68.9 in68.9 in0.0 in
Wheelbase113.3 in114.2 in0.9 in
Ground clearance—7.9 in—
Curb weight3,954 lb4,339 lb385 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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