FCA CANADA
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
Canadian Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.  
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.  
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

General Information		
Vehicle Type	Multipurpose vehicle 	
Assembly Plant	Windsor, Ontario, Canada 	
EnerGuide Vehicle Class	Minivan	
		
BODY AND 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	
		
Engine: 3.6-Litre PENTAStar™ 24-Valve DOHC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING V-6	
Availability	Standard	
Type and Description	60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves	
Displacement	3,605 cu. cm (220 cu. in.) 	
Bore x Stroke	96 x 83 (3.78 x 3.23) 	
Valve System	DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, roller finger followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic	
Construction	High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi-permanent mold A319 aluminum heads	
Compression Ratio	10.2:1 	
Power (SAE net)	283 hp (211 kW) @ 6,400 rpm	
Torque (SAE net)	260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	6,800 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable	
Oil Capacity	5.7 litres (6 quarts) with dry filter	
Coolant Capacity	9.75 litres (10.3 quarts) 	
Emission Controls 	Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR, and internal engine features	

EnerGuide (2016) Fuel Consumption Ratings L/100 km (MPG – imperial gallon) city/hwy/combined	13.7 (21) / 9.4 (30) / 11.8 (24)	
Based on 2016 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information, please visit the Government of Canada website: www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca
	
Assembly Plant	Trenton, Mich., USA	
		
Transmission: 62te, automatic, six-speed overdrive	
Availability	Standard	
Description	Six-speed, adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated torque converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	3.90	
2nd	2.69	
3rd	2.16	
4th	Upshift – 1.37 WOT kickdown – 1.49	
5th 	0.95	
6th 	0.65	
Reverse	3.04	
Transfer Ratio	0.95	
Final Drive Ratio	3.16	
Overall Top Gear	2.068	
		
Electrical System		
Alternator	160-amp	
Battery	730 CCA, maintenance-free	
		
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)	11.92 m (39.1 ft.) 	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.90	
P/S pump	Hydraulic	
	
BRAKES		
Type	All — Power assist, 230 x 230 (9 x 9) tandem-diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system	
Availability	Standard on all models	
Front		
Rotor size and type	330 x 28 (13.0 x 1.1) vented rotor	
Caliper size and type	51 (2.0) twin-piston 	
Swept area	475 sq. cm (73.6 sq. in.) 	
Rear	  	
Rotor size and type	328 x 12 (12.9 x 0.47) solid rotor	
Caliper size and type	45 (1.8) single-piston IPB 	
Swept area	429 sq. cm (66.5 sq. in.) 	
		
Dimensions and Capacities		
Wheelbase	3,078.2 (121.2) 	
Overhang — Front	960.9 (37.8) 	
Overhang — Rear	1,112.1 (43.8) 	
Track — Front	1,665.5 (65.6) 	
Track — Rear	1,647.0 (64.8) 	
Overall Length	5,174 (203.7) 	
Overall Width	1,998.2 (78.7) 	
Overall Width with Mirrors	2,246.8 (88.5) 	
Overall Height 	1,752.6 (69.0) 	
Liftover Height 	609.0 (24.0) 	
Cargo Width at Wheelhouse 	1,236.0 (48.8) 	
Maximum Cargo Height 	1,172.4 (46.1) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	13.7	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	13.6	
Departure Angle (degrees)	18.5	
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (curb load)	148 (5.8) 	
Drag Coefficient (Cd)	.316	
Fuel Tank Capacity, litres (imperial gal.)	76 (16.7) 	
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), kg (lbs.)	2,744.2 (6,050) 	
Towing Capacity, kg (lbs.)	1,632.9 (3,600)  — when properly equipped 	
Curb Weight (U.S.), kg (lbs.)	2,050 (4,510) 	
Weight Distribution % F/R	56/44	
		
Accommodations		
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)	2/2/3	
SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, litres (cu. ft.) 	4,629.8 (163.5)  / 4,420.2 (156.1) 	
Front		
Headroom	1,011.9 (39.8) 	
Legroom	1,034.4 (40.7) 	
Shoulder Room	1,618.6 (63.7) 	
Hip Room	1,484.5 (58.4) 	
Seat Travel	220 (8.7) 	
Recliner Angle Range (degrees)	Manual recline: 88 
Power recline: 59	
Front Passenger Volume, 
litres (cu. ft.)	1,653.7 (58.4) 	
Intermediate		
Head Room	938.5 (37.0) bench seat
998.9 (39.3)  captain’s chairs	
Legroom	941.1 (37.1) bench seat
925.9 (36.5)  captain’s chairs	
Shoulder Room	1,643.3 (64.7) bench seat
1,628.1 (64.1) captain’s chairs	
Hip Room	1,646 (64.8) bench seat
1,650.8 (65.0)  captain’s chairs	
Intermediate Passenger Volume, 
litres (cu. ft)	1529.1 (54.0) 	

Rear 		
Head Room	962.9 (37.9) bench seat/captain’s chairs	
Legroom	958.5 (37.7) bench seat
829.7 (32.7) captain’s chairs	
Shoulder Room	1,574.6 (62.0) bench seat/captain’s chairs	
Hip Room	1,237.7 (48.7) bench seat/captain’s chairs	
Rear Passenger Volume, 
litres (cu. ft.) 	1,447 (51.1) 	
Cargo Volume 		
Maximum Passenger Volume, 
litres (cu. ft.)	4,491 (158.6) 	
Maximum SAE Volume behind First Row, litres (cu. ft.)	3972.8 (140.3) 	
Maximum SAE Volume behind Second Row, litres (cu. ft.)	2234.2 (78.9) 	
Maximum SAE Volume behind Third Row, litres (cu. ft.)	880.6 (31.1) 	
Total Passenger plus volume behind Third Row, litres (cu. ft.)	5,402.8 (190.8) 	
		
WHEELS		
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan CVP and SXT	
Type and Material	Steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover	
Size	17 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan SXT Premium Plus, Crew, Crew Plus, GT
Optional — CVP and SXT	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum 	
Size	17 x 6.5	
		
Tires		
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan CVP, SXT, SXT Premium Plus 	
Size and Type	225/65R17, BSW Touring	
Model	Yokohama Avid S33 	

Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan Crew, Crew Plus and GT 	
Size and Type	P225/65R17, BSW All-season	
Model	Michelin Energy Saver	
Parking Brake Type	Integral parking brake	
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes	Standard	
Electronic Stability Control 	Standard	
All-speed Traction Control	Standard	
Brake Assist	Standard