Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Dodge Caravan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Dodge Caravan
- Length186.6 in
- Height67.7 in
- Wheelbase109.5 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight4,254 lb – 4,665 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Dodge Caravan width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in shorter (186.6 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.2 in taller (67.7 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (109.5 in vs 113.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 529 lb heavier (4,460 lb vs 3,931 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 529 lb heavier (4,460 lb vs 3,931 lb)
- Width: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5.3 in narrower (73.3 in vs 78.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Caravan has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (109.5 in vs 113.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Caravan is 1.2 in taller (67.7 in vs 68.9 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2.5 in shorter (186.6 in vs 189.1 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Dodge Caravan
- 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 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Dodge Caravan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.6 in | 189.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 78.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 68.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 113.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,460 lb | 3,931 lb | 529 lb |
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