Dodge Caravan vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Caravan · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length189.1 in
- Height68.9 in
- Wheelbase113.3 in
- Curb weight3,862 lb – 3,999 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in shorter (189.1 in vs 186.6 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.2 in taller (68.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (113.3 in vs 109.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 529 lb heavier (3,931 lb vs 4,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 529 lb heavier (3,931 lb vs 4,460 lb)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (113.3 in vs 109.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.2 in taller (68.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in shorter (189.1 in vs 186.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Caravan · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 5.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Caravan | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.1 in | 186.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 73.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 67.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 109.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,931 lb | 4,460 lb | 529 lb |
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