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Engine Specs
Transmission

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension
Steering Specs




Engine
2.4-Liter, DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4
3.3-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve SMPI V-6
3.8-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve SMPI V-6
Availability
Std. — Caravan SE
Std. — Caravan C/V and Caravan SXT; Grand C/V, Grand Caravan SE; opt. — Caravan SE
Std. — Grand Caravan SXT, Grand Caravan eX and Grand Caravan SXT
Type and Description
Inline with balance shafts, liquid-cooled
Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
201.5 cu. in. (3301 cu. cm)
230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0)
3.66 x 3.19 (93 x 81)
3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
Valve System
DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel rocker arms with roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection
Sequential multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.3:1
9.6:1
Power (SAE net)
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm (61.8 bhp/L)
180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5000 rpm (54.5 bhp/L)
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm (56.6 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
167 lb.-ft. (226 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6250 rpm
5600 rpm
5600 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
87 octane (R+M)/2(a)
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
4.5 qt. (4.25L) plus filter
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity
11.35 qt. (10.74L)
13.36 qt. (12.64L) — std.; 16.28 qt. (15.4L) — with rear heater
13.36 qt. (12.64L) — std.; 16.28 qt. (15.4L) — with rear heater
Emission Controls
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(b)
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(b)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
Not recommended
2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — std.; 3,800 lbs. (1724 kg) — with optional Trailer Preparation Group
2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — std.; AWD: 3,500 lbs. (1588 kg);
FWD: 3,800 lbs. (1724 kg) — with optional Trailer Tow Preparation Group
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
19/24
13/18 — E-85
18/24 — FWD
18/24 — gasoline
17/23 — AWD
(a) Flexible fuel capability — unleaded regular gasoline or E-85 (ethanol).
(b) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states.

Transmission
Automatic, Four-Speed Overdive
Availability
Std. — All
Description
Adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
   1st
2.84
   2nd
1.57
   3rd
1
   4th
0.69
Final Drive Ratio
3.62 — 3.3L engine
3.43 — 3.8L engine
Overall Top Gear
2.49 — 3.3L engine
2.37 — 3.8L engine

All-Wheel Drive
2004 Dodge Caravan
Availability
Std. — Grand Caravan SXT AWD
Center Differential
Bevel gear with viscous coupling
Torque Split, % F/R
Variable
Rear Differential
Open

Electrical System
2004 Dodge Caravan
Alternator 140-amp — std
160-amp — included with rear air conditioning, fog lamps, heated seats and/or Trailer Tow group
Battery 600 CCA — std. with 2.4L and 3.8L engines, included with Trailer Tow group
500 CCA — std. with 3.3L engine

Dimensions and Capacities (a)
2004 Dodge Caravan
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
Wheelbase
113.3 (2878)
119.3 (3030)
Track, Front
63.0 (1600)
63.0 (1600)
Track, Rear
64.0 (1626)
64.0 (1626)
Overall Length
189.3 (4808)
200.5 (5093)
Overall Width
78.6 (1997)
78.6 (1997)
Overall height (with Roof Rack)
68.9 (1749)
68.9 (1749)
Ground clearance
5.6 (142)
5.6 (142)
Curb weight (estimated)
3,764 lbs. (1707 kg) - C/V
3,838 lbs. (1741 kg) - Grand C/V
3,862 lbs. (1752 kg) - SE
3,991 lbs. (1810 kg) - SE
4,093 lbs. (1857 kg) - SXT
3,999 lbs. (1814 kg) - SXT
4,218 lbs. (1913 kg) - eX
4,440 lbs. (2014 kg) - SXT AWD
Frontal area
31.17 sq. ft. (2.90 sq. m)
31.17 sq. ft. (2.90 sq. m)
Drag coefficient
0.35
0.35
Fuel tank capacity
20 gal. (75L)
20 gal. (75L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.

Dodge Caravan
Front
Intermediate
Rear
Seating Capacity
2
2
3
Head room
39.7 (1008)
39.7 (1008)
37.9 (963)
Leg room
40.6 (1032)
36.5 (927)
33.8 (859)
Knee clearance
2.0 (51)
0.2 (0.5)
Shoulder room
62.9 (1598)
64.7 (1644)
61.9 (1574)
Hip room
57.2 (1453)
67.8 (1722)
49.0 (1246)
Seat travel
8.6 (220)
Volume index
58.4 cu. ft. (1.65 cu. m)
54.3 cu. ft. (1.54 cu. m)
43.0 cu. ft. (1.22 cu. m)
Interior Volume Index
155.7 cu. ft. (4.41 cu. m)
Cargo Volume Indexes
Aft of int. seat
45.6 cu. ft. (1.29 cu. m)
Aft of rear seat
15.3 cu. ft. (0.43 cu. m)
Seats removed
146.7 cu. ft. (4.15 cu. m)
Dodge Grand Caravan
Front
Intermediate
Rear
Seating Capacity
2
2
3
Head room
39.6 (1005)
39.1 (994)
38.5 (978)
Leg room
40.6 (1032)
39.0 (991)
38.9 (988)
Knee clearance
3.7 (94)
3.8 (95)
Shoulder room
62.9 (1598)
64.7 (1644)
62.1 (1577)
Hip room
57.2 (1452)
67.6 (1717)
49.0 (1244)
Seat travel
8.6 (220)
Volume index
58.2 cu. ft. (1.65 cu. m)
57.7 cu. ft. (1.63 cu. m)
49.0 cu. ft. (1.39 cu. m)
Interior Volume Index
164.9 cu. ft. (4.67 cu. m)
Cargo Volume Indexes
Aft of int. seat
51.3 cu. ft. (1.45 cu. m) - SE
54.2 cu. ft. (1.53 cu. m) - SXT and eX
Aft of rear seat
17.6 cu. ft. (0.50 cu. m) - SE
20.0 cu. ft. (0.57 cu. m) - SXT and eX
Seats removed
167.9 cu. ft. (4.75 cu. m) - SE
167.9 cu. ft. (4.75 cu. m) - SXT and eX

Body and Frame
2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Construction
Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding left and right side doors — power available
liftgate with temperature-compensated gas props — power available

Suspension
2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Front ISO struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, asymmetrical lower control arms, link-type stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers, rubber-isolated cast-aluminum crossmember — std.;
stiffer springs, higher control shock absorbers (Touring Suspension) — opt. SXT and ES
Rear Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf springs, tubular beam axle, track bar and gas-charged shock absorbers — std.
Revised spring rates and load-leveling shock absorbers — opt. SE, SXT and ES
stiffer springs, higher control shock absorbers (Touring Suspension) — opt. SXT and ES

Steering
2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Type
Rack and pinion, power-assisted
Overall ratio
17.8:1
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)a
37.6 ft. (11.5 m) — Caravan
39.4 ft. (12.0 m) — Grand Caravan
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
3.14

Tires
2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Standard — Cargo Van and Grand Cargo Van; opt. — Caravan SE, Caravan SXT and Grand Caravan SE
Size and type
215/65R16 low black-letter all-season
Mfr. and model
Bridgestone
Revs per mile (km)
TBD (TBD)
Standard — SE, SXT and eX
Size and type
215/70R15 black sidewall all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Integrity
Revs per mile (km)
778 (483)

Wheels
2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Standard — Caravan SE and Grand Caravan SE
Type and material
Stamped-steel
Size
15 x 6.5
Standard — Caravan Cargo Van and Grand Caravan Cargo Van
Type and material
Stamped-steel
Size
16 x 6.5
Standard — Caravan SXT, Grand Caravan SXT, Grand Caravan eX and Grand Caravan SXT AWD
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 6.5

Brakes
Front
Rear
Standard — Caravan SE, Caravan SXT and Grand Caravan SE
Size and Type
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.52 (64) single-piston sliding caliper
9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action drum
Swept Area
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
134 sq. in. (864 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
Standard — Grand Caravan SE, Optional — Caravan SXT
Size and Type
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.52 (64) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action drum with ABS
Swept Area
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
134 sq. in. (864 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
Standard — Caravan and Grand Caravan Cargo Vans, Grand Caravan SXT, eX, and SXT AWD
Size and Type
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
11.4 x 0.5 (290 x 12.5) solid disc with 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
Swept Area
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
190.5 sq. in. (1229 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum