Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Dodge Caravan
- Length181.5 in
- Height70.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in
- Curb weight3,784 lb – 4,081 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Dodge Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7.6 in shorter (181.5 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in taller (70.3 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 113.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 78.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 113.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7.6 in shorter (181.5 in vs 189.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1.4 in taller (70.3 in vs 68.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is narrower by 6.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Grand Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Dodge Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 189.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 78.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 68.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 113.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,933 lb | 3,931 lb | 2 lb |
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