2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
canadian Specifications

All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted. 
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. 

GENERAL INFORMATION		
Body Style	Multipurpose vehicle 	
Assembly Plant	Windsor, Ontario 	
EnerGuide Vehicle Class	Minivan	
Introduction date	December 2008	
	
Engine: 3.6-Litre PENTAStaR™ DOHC 24-Valve VVT V6	
Availability	Standard	
Type and Description	60° bank angle, liquid-cooled, with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically-controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves	
Displacement, cu. cm	3605 	
Bore x Stroke	96 x 83	
Valve System	DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, roller finger followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic	
Construction	High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mould A319 aluminum heads	
Compression Ratio	10.2:1 	
Power 	283 bhp @ 6,400 rpm	
Torque 	260 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	6,800 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable	
Oil Capacity, L (qt.)	5.68 (6) with dry filter	
Coolant Capacity, L (qt.)	9.75 (10.3) 	
Emission Controls 	Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR, and internal engine features	
2012 EnerGuide Fuel Economy 
L/100 km (mpg) - City/Hwy	12.2 (23)/7.9 (36)	
Assembly Plant	Trenton, Michigan, U.S.A.	
	
TRANSAXLE: 62TE, Automatic Six-Speed Overdrive	
Availability	Standard	
Description	6-speed, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated torque converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	4.127	
2nd	2.842	
3rd	2.283	
4th	Upshift – 1.452 WOT kickdown – 1.570 	
5th 	1.0	
6th 	0.690	
Reverse	3.214	
Transfer Ratio	0.95	
Final Drive Ratio	3.16	
Overall Top Gear	2.24	
	
DRIVETRAIN		
Front-wheel Drive	Standard 	
	
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM		
Alternator	160A	
Battery	700 CCA, maintenance-free	
	
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES		
Wheelbase	3078 (121.2) 	
Overhang—Front	961 (37.8) 	
Overhang—Rear	1112 (43.8) 	
Track—Front	1666 (65.6) 	
Track—Rear	1647 (64.8) 	
Overall Length	5151 (202.8) 	
Overall Width	1998 (78.7) 	
Overall Width with Mirrors	2247 (88.5) 	
Overall Height 	1725 (67.9) 	
Liftover Height 	620 (24.4) 	
Cargo Width at Wheelhouse 	1246 (49.03) 	
Maximum Cargo Height 	1172 (46.16) 	
Minimum Running Ground Clearance 
(curb load)	142 (5.6) 	
Fuel Tank Capacity, L (gal.)	76 (16.7)	
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), 
kg (lb.) 	2744 (6050) 	
Towing Capacity, kg (lb.) 	1632 (3600)— with Trailer-tow Prep Package	
Curb Weight, kg (lb.)	2050 (4510)— Automatic transaxle	
Weight Distribution F/R	56/44	
	
ACCOMMODATIONS		
Seating Capacity — F/I/R	2/2/3	
Total Interior Passenger Volume, 
L (cu. ft.) 	4630 (163.5) / 4420 (156.1)	
Front		
Head Room	1012 (39.8) 	
Head Room with Sunroof 	946 (37.2) 	
Leg Room	1034 (40.7) 	
Shoulder Room	1619 (63.7) 	
Hip Room	1485 (58.4) 	
Seat Travel	220 (8.7) 	
Intermediate		
Head Room	999 (39.3) 	
Leg Room	926 (36.5) 	
Knee Clearance	81 (3.2) 	
Shoulder Room	1628 (64.1) 	
Hip Room	1651 (65.0) 	
Intermediate Passenger Volume, L (cu. ft.)	1529 (54.0) 	
Rear		
Head Room	963 (37.9) 	
Leg Room	830 (32.7) 	
Knee Clearance	153 (6.0) 	
Shoulder Room	1575 (62.0) 	
Hip Room	1238 (48.7) 	
Rear Passenger Volume, L (cu. ft.)	1447 (51.1) 	
Cargo Volume 		
Maximum Cargo Volume, L (cu. ft.)	4072 (143.8) 	
Behind Second-row Seats, L (cu. ft.)	2359 (83.3) 	
Aft of Third-row Seat, L (cu. ft.)	934 (33.0) 	
Total Passenger plus Cargo Volume, 
L (cu. ft.)	5544 (195.8) 	
		
BODY/CHASSIS		
Layout	Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive	
Construction	Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding left and right side doors —power available; rear liftgate with gas props — power available	
	
SUSPENSION		
Front	Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle	
Rear	Twist-beam axle with coil springs, track bar, gas-charged shock absorbers; self-leveling shock absorbers optional	
	
STEERING		
Type	Power rack and pinion	
Overall Ratio	14.3:1	
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb), m (ft.)	11.92 (39.1) 	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.90	
		
BRAKES		
Power Assist Type	All — 204 x 320 (8 x 9) tandem-diaphragm vacuum	
Availability	standard on all models	
Front		
Size and Type, in. (mm)	11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotors with 66 mm single-piston caliper	
Swept Area (total front), sq. cm (sq. in.)	355 (55.0) 	
Rear		
Size and Type, in. (mm)	12.0 x 0.47 (305 x 12) solid rotors with 42 mm single-piston IPB caliper	
Swept Area (total rear), sq. in. (sq. cm)	54.3 (350)	
Parking Brake Type	Integral parking brake	
Four-wheel Anti-lock brakes	Standard	
Electronic Stability Control 	Standard	
All-speed traction control	Standard	
		
WHEELS  – DODGE		
Availability	Standard on Grand Caravan CVP and SXT	
Type and Material	Steel with wheel cover	
Size (in.)	16 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Grand Caravan SE Plus 	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum 	
Size (in.)	16 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Standard on SXT Plus	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum	
Size (in.)	17 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Grand Caravan Crew and Crew Plus	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum 	
Size (in.)	17 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Grand Caravan R/T	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum Satin Carbon	
Size (in.)	17 x 6.5	
		
TIRES – DODGE		
Availability	Standard on Grand Caravan CVP, SE Plus and SXT 	
Size and Type	225/65R16, All-season	
Model	Yokohama Avid S33	
Revs per km (mile) 	742 (760)	
		
Availability	Standard on Grand Caravan SXT Plus, Crew, Crew Plus and R/T	
Size and Type	P225/65R17, All-season	
Model	Kumho Solus, KH16	
Revs per km (mile)	453 (729)	

Availability	Optional on Grand Caravan Crew Plus and R/T	
Size and Type	P225/65R17, All-season	
Model	Michelin Energy Saver A/S	
Revs per km (mile)	457 (736)	

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