1998 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Honda Odyssey Full Comparison of Specs, Features, and Owner Reviews
1998 Dodge Caravan
Year
1998
Trim
Base
1998 Honda Odyssey
Year
1998
Trim
LX
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine
3.0L (181) SMPI V6 engine - 3.3L (201) SMPI V6 ENGINE
2.3L aluminum alloy 16
Fuel Type
Gasoline Fuel
Gasoline Fuel
Fuel Capacity
19.8 gal.
17.2 gal.
Torque
176 ft. lbs. - 203 ft. lbs.
152 ft. lbs.
Horsepower
158 hp.
150 hp.
MPG (City/Hwy)
19/24
21/26
Transmission
3 Speed Automatic
4 Speed Automatic
Seating Capacity
7
7
Cargo Capacity
23.7 cu. ft. - 132.9 cu. ft.
93.5 cu. ft.
Curb Weight
3859 lbs.
3472 lbs.
Tires
P205/75R14 - P215/70R15
P205/65R15
Front Head Room
39.8"
40.1"
Front Leg Room
40.6"
40.7"
Wheelbase
119.3"
111.4"
Length
199.6"
187.6"
Width
76.8"
70.6"
Height
68.5"
64.6"
Exterior Photos & Dimensions
1998 Dodge Caravan
1998 Honda Odyssey
Exterior Features
1998 Dodge Caravan
Trim
Base
1998 Honda Odyssey
Trim
LX
Dual fold-away exterior mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Dual pwr exterior mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Body-side accent-color moldings
Standard
Not Available
Body-side moldings
Not Available
Standard
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers
Standard
Not Available
2-speed/variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Not Available
Standard
Tinted glass (all windows)
Standard
Not Available
Multi-reflector halogen headlights
Not Available
Standard
Passenger side sliding door w/fixed glass
Standard
Not Available
Body-colored 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Not Available
Standard
Rear window wiper/washer
Standard
Standard
Halogen headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Driver side sliding door
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colors
1998 Dodge Caravan
1998 Honda Odyssey
Interior Photos, Dimensions & Features
1998 Dodge Caravan
1998 Honda Odyssey
Interior Features
1998 Dodge Caravan
Trim
Base
1998 Honda Odyssey
Trim
LX
7-passenger seating-inc: reclining front bucket seats w/armrest, 2-passenger folding intermediate bench seat w/armrest/easy-out roller system, 3-passenger folding rear bench seat w/adjustable track/easy-out roller system
Standard
Not Available
Reclining front bucket seats w/headrests
Not Available
Standard
Cloth high-back bucket seats
Standard
Not Available
Second-row 3-passenger 50/50 split-folding bench seat
Not Available
Standard
Instrument panel warning lights-inc: low fuel, low washer fluid, voltage, seat belt, door/liftgate ajar, check engine
Standard
Not Available
Third-row retractable fold-down bench seat
Not Available
Standard
Message center warnings/chimes-inc: airbag, ABS, high beam, engine temp, oil pressure, turn signals, seat belt, key-in-ignition
Standard
Not Available
Rear seat heater ducts
Not Available
Standard
Rear seatback grocery bag hooks
Standard
Not Available
Adjustable steering column
Not Available
Standard
Electromechanical instrument panel gauges-inc: 120-MPH speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel/temperature gauges
Standard
Not Available
Cargo area light
Not Available
Standard
LH rear trim panel-inc: storage bins w/armrest covers for intermediate/rear positions
Standard
Not Available
Dual illum visor vanity mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Floor/cargo area carpeting
Standard
Not Available
Upper/lower glove compartments
Not Available
Standard
Lights-inc: front dome, dual liftgate floods, cargo compartment, front map/ courtesy
Standard
Not Available
Beverage holders
Not Available
Standard
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Pwr windows
Not Available
Standard
Front door window demisters
Standard
Not Available
Rear window defroster w/timer
Not Available
Standard
Interior remote hood release
Standard
Not Available
Cruise control
Not Available
Standard
12-volt rear compartment pwr outlet
Standard
Not Available
Pwr door/tailgate locks
Not Available
Standard
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (4) speakers
Standard
Not Available
Quartz digital clock
Not Available
Standard
Remote fuel filler door release
Not Available
Standard
Front/rear air conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Tachometer
Not Available
Standard
Warning lights-inc: low fuel, tailgate open
Not Available
Standard
Maintenance interval indicator
Not Available
Standard
High pwr 4 x 12.5-watt AM/FM stereo w/cassette
Not Available
Standard
Door courtesy lights
Not Available
Standard
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1998 Dodge Caravan
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1998 Honda Odyssey
Entertainment Features
Compare Entertainment Features
1998 Dodge Caravan
Trim
Base
1998 Honda Odyssey
Trim
LX
Safety Ratings & Features
NHTSA Ratings
1998 Dodge Caravan
1998 Honda Odyssey
Overall
Front
Side
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Not Rated
Compare Safety Features
1998 Dodge Caravan
Trim
Base
1998 Honda Odyssey
Trim
LX
Driver & front passenger "Next Generation" air bags
Standard
Not Available
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Not Available
Standard
Front/rear 5-mph bumpers
Standard
Not Available
Driver & front passenger air bags
Not Available
Standard
Front/rear outboard active 3-point unibelts, rear center lap belt
Standard
Not Available
3-point seat belts w/front adjustable anchors
Not Available
Standard
Side-impact protection steel door beams
Standard
Not Available
Center lap belt
Not Available
Standard