Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Transit Connect
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 Ford Transit Connect
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford Transit ConnectXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | XL |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2020 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford Transit ConnectXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,530 (best) | $32,790 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford Transit ConnectXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (best) | 15.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford Transit ConnectXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 283 hp (best) | 162 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft (best) | 144 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford Transit ConnectXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 140.3 cu ft (best) | 123.2 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,600 lbs (best) | 2,000 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,510 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,510 lbs | 3,581 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in (best) | 104.8 in |
| Length | 203.7 in (best) | 174.2 in |
| Width | 78.7 in (best) | — |
| Height | 69 in | 72 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford Transit ConnectXL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Transit Connect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $27,530 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $32,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE Plus $30,330 MSRP | XL $32,790 MSRP |
| 3 | SXT $32,995 MSRP | XL $33,790 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Fleet $35,535 MSRP | XL $33,790 MSRP |
| 5 | — | XL $34,360 MSRP |
| 6 | — | XL $34,360 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XLT $34,965 MSRP |
| 8 | — | XLT $34,965 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XLT $35,965 MSRP |
| 10 | — | XLT $35,965 MSRP |
| 11 | — | XLT $36,475 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XLT $36,475 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Titanium $38,560 MSRP |