Ford Transit Connect vs Dodge Grand Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Dodge Grand Caravan
- Length173.9 in – 189.7 in
- Height72.0 in – 72.8 in
- Wheelbase104.8 in – 120.6 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.4 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Dodge Grand Caravan width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Transit Connect is 21.0 in shorter (181.8 in vs 202.8 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 6.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 4.5 in taller (72.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 121.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Transit Connect has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Grand Caravan is 666 lb heavier (3,737 lb vs 4,402 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Grand Caravan is 666 lb heavier (3,737 lb vs 4,402 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Transit Connect has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Length: Ford Transit Connect is 21.0 in shorter (181.8 in vs 202.8 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 6.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 78.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Grand Caravan has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 121.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is shorter by 21.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Dodge Grand Caravan
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 6.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Grand Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.8 in | 202.8 in | 21.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 78.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 67.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 121.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,737 lb | 4,402 lb | 666 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.9 in – 189.7 in).
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