Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Ford Transit Connect
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Grand Caravan and Ford Transit Connect contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Ford Transit Connect.
When comparing the Dodge Grand Caravan's and the Ford Transit Connect's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Transit Connect has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Grand Caravan's and the Ford Transit Connect's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Grand Caravan is a better car than the Ford Transit Connect.
Pricing: A used 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan ranges from $9,995 to $26,995 while a used 2020 Ford Transit Connect is priced between $12,499 to $27,690.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Grand Caravan’s base engine makes 283 horsepower, and the Ford Transit Connect base engine makes 162 horsepower. The Grand Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Transit Connect is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 427 miles.This gives the Ford Transit Connect the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Grand Caravan the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more , and front shoulder room. The Ford Transit Connect has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Grand Caravan has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
27611
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
23080 - 34045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
27611
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
23080 - 34045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17172
Price Range:
9995 - 26995
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
20948
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
16706 - 32070
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
139
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101888
# Good or Great Deals:
59
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18999
Price Range:
12499 - 27690
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
20948
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
16706 - 32070
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
206
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84901
# Good or Great Deals:
82
Dodge Grand Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Ford Transit Connect Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Grand Caravan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Minivans)
4.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Minivans)
2.1 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.135
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Transit Connect
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Minivans)
4.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Minivans)
2.1 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.086
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9236950487649533
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 28.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.744507972215475
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 28.0
Dodge Grand Caravan Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Ford Transit Connect Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Grand Caravan Trim Levels
GT, SE, SE Plus, SXT
Ford Transit Connect Trim Levels
Titanium, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
162 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
144 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
379 / 427 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
78.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
190.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
46.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
104.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
78.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
168 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4510 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
69 inches
Length:
203.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3581 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
104.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16XL
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Indigo Blue Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black / Shadow Black
Blue
Dark Blue
Gray
Not available
Red
Race Red
Silver
Silver
White
Frozen White
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Light Graystone
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony / Ebony/Palazzo Grey
