FCA CANADA
2018 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	
Energuide Vehicle Class	Multipurpose vehicle	
Introduction Date	December 2008	
		
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, gasoline, 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	220 cu. in. (3,605 cu. cm)	
Bore x Stroke	3.78 x 3.23 (96 x 83)	
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	6 quarts with filter	
Coolant Capacity	10.3 quarts (9.75 litres)	
Emission Controls 	Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features(a)	
EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Ratings L/100km (imp. mpg) (city/hwy/combined)	TBD	
Based on 2018 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 Engine 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 Diametre (curb-to-curb)	39.1 ft. (11.92 m)	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.90	
Power steering pump	Hydraulic	
		
BRAKES		
Type	All — Power assist, 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum, 
anti-lock braking system	
Availability	U.S. — Standard on all models	
Front		
Rotor size and type	13.0 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor	
Caliper size and type	2.0 (51) twin-piston 	
Swept area	73.6 sq. in. (475 sq. cm)	
Rear		
Rotor size and type	12.9 x 0.47 (328 x 12) solid rotor	
Caliper size and type	1.8 (45) single-piston IPB 	
Swept area	66.5 sq. in. (429 sq. cm)	
		
Dimensions and Capacities		
Wheelbase	121.2 (3,078.2)	
Overhang — Front	37.8 (960.9)	
Overhang — Rear	43.8 (1,112.1)	
Track — Front	65.6 (1,665.5)	
Track — Rear	64.8 (1,647.0)	
Overall Length	203.7 (5,174)	
Overall Width	78.7 (1,998.2)	
Overall Width with Mirrors	88.5 (2,246.8)	
Overall Height 	69.0 (1,752.6)	
Liftover Height 	24.0 (609.0)	
Cargo Width at Wheelhouse 	48.8 (1,236.0)	
Maximum Cargo Height 	46.16 (1,172.4)	
Approach Angle (degrees)	13.7	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	13.6	
Departure Angle (degrees)	18.5	
Minimum Running Ground Clearance 
(curb load)	5.8 (148)	
Frontal Area	32.3	
Drag Coefficient (Cd)	.316	
Aero CdA	10.2	
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallons (litres)	20 (76)	
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), 
lbs. (kg)	6,050 (2,744.2) 	
		
Towing Capacity, lbs. (kg)	3,600 (1,632.9) — with Trailer-tow Prep Package	
U.S. Curb Weight, lbs. (kg)	4,510 (2,050)	
Weight Distribution % F/R	56/44	
		
Accommodations		
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)	2/2/3	
Front		
Headroom	39.8 (1,011.9)	
Headroom with Sunroof	37.2 (946.0)	
Legroom	40.7 (1,034.4)	
Shoulder Room	63.7 (1,618.6)	
Hip Room	58.4 (1,484.5) 	
Seat Travel	8.7 (220)	
Recliner Angle Range (degrees)	Manual recline: 88 	
	Power recline: 59	
Front Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	58.4 (1.65)	
Intermediate		
Headroom	37.0 (938.5) bench seat	
	39.3 (998.9) captain’s chairs	
	
Legroom	37.1 (941.1) bench seat	
	36.5 (925.9) captain’s chairs	
Shoulder Room	64.7 (1,643.3) bench seat	
	64.1 (1,628.1) captain’s chairs	
Hip Room	64.8 (1,646) bench seat	
	65.0 (1,650.8) captain’s chairs	
Intermediate Passenger Volume, 
cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.0 (1.53)	
Rear 		
Headroom	37.9 (962.9) bench seat/captain’s chairs	
Legroom	37.7 (958.5) bench seat	
	32.7 (829.7) captain’s chairs	
Shoulder Room	62.0 (1,574.6) bench seat/captain’s chairs	
Hip Room	48.7 (1,237.7) bench seat/captain’s chairs	
Rear Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 	51.1 (1.45)	
		
Cargo Volume 		
Maximum Passenger Volume, cu. ft. 
(cu. m) 	158.6 (4.49)	
Maximum SAE Volume behind 
First Row, cu. ft.	140.3 (3.97)	
Maximum SAE Volume behind 
Second Row, cu. ft.	78.9 (2.23)	
Maximum SAE Volume behind 
Third Row, cu. ft.	31.1 (0.88)	
Total Passenger plus volume behind Third Row, cu. ft.                                                                 	190.8 (5.40)	
		
WHEELS		
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan CVP, SXT 	
Type and Material	Steel with painted bolt-on wheel cover	
Size	17 x 6.5	
Availability	Standard —CVP	
	Optional — SE Plus Group	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum, 5-spoke	
Size	17 x 6.5	
Availability	Optional — SXT with SXT Plus Group	
  Type and Material	Machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Tech Silver 	
  Size	17 x 6.5	
Availability	Standard — SXT Premium Plus	
 Type and Material	Polished aluminum, 10-spoke with Granite Crystal pockets	
 Size	17 x 6.5	
Availability 	Standard — Crew, Crew Plus	
  Type and Material	Painted aluminum, twin five-spoke	
  Size	17 x 6.5	
Availability	Standard —GT	
	Optional — SXT with Blacktop Package	
  Type and Material	Polished aluminum, 10-spoke with Gloss Black Pockets	
  Size	17 x 6.5	

Tires		
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan SE, SXT 	
Size and Type	225/65R17, All-season	
Model	Yokohama Avid S33 or Kumho Solus KH16	
Availability	Standard — Grand Caravan GT 	
Size and Type	225/65R17, 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	
	
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