Chrysler Grand Voyager: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Chrysler Grand Voyager version to choose depends on whether you prioritize performance, fuel consumption, drivetrain, or transmission type. The quickest specification in the catalogue is the sixth-generation 3.6 AT from 2020, with 280 hp, 355 Nm, a 9-speed Automatic transmission, FWD, and a 7.4-second 0–100 km/h time.
The Chrysler Grand Voyager version to choose depends on whether you prioritize performance, fuel consumption, drivetrain, or transmission type. The quickest specification in the catalogue is the sixth-generation 3.6 AT from 2020, with 280 hp, 355 Nm, a 9-speed Automatic transmission, FWD, and a 7.4-second 0–100 km/h time. For the lowest measured combined consumption, the fourth-generation 2.5 MT Diesel records 7.8 l/100 km, while the earlier fourth-generation 2.5 MT and 2.5 AT Diesel versions improve that figure slightly to 7.7 l/100 km. Buyers wanting AWD must look mainly at second-, third-, and fourth-generation Gasoline versions; the fifth and sixth generations listed here are FWD.
Chrysler Grand Voyager generations compared
The first generation, produced from 1988 to 1990, is a Minivan with 4 versions. Its range consists of 2.5 MT and 2.5 AT Gasoline four-cylinder engines, plus 3.0 AT and 3.3 AT Gasoline V-shaped six-cylinder engines. Outputs run from 99 hp to 152 hp. Every version is FWD; the manuals have 5 gears, the 2.5 AT and 3.0 AT have 3-speed Automatic transmissions, and the 3.3 AT has a 4-speed Automatic.
The second generation, listed for 1991–1995, is a Minivan with 15 versions, although 12 version records are shown in the supplied data. It broadens the choice to include a turbocharged 2.5 MT Diesel and offers AWD on selected 3.3 AT versions. Gasoline outputs shown range from 98 hp to 163 hp, while the Diesel produces 118 hp and 257 Nm.
The third generation, produced from 1995 to 2000, is a Minivan with 11 versions. It offers Gasoline engines from 2.0 AT through several 3.8 AT specifications, plus a turbocharged 2.5 MT Diesel. Selected 3.0 AT and 3.8 AT versions have AWD. Power spans 116–180 hp, while measured combined consumption ranges from 8.6 l/100 km for the 2.5 MT Diesel to 13.6 l/100 km for the 166 hp 3.8 AT AWD.
The fourth generation runs from 2000 to 2007 and contains two catalogue phases. The 2000–2004 Minivan has 11 versions; the 2004–2007 restyling is also a Minivan with 11 versions. Across both phases, choices include 2.4-litre Gasoline engines, 2.5- and 2.8-litre turbo Diesel engines, and 3.3 AT or 3.8 AT V-shaped Gasoline engines. Manual and Automatic transmissions are available, while AWD appears on selected 3.3 AT and 3.8 AT versions.
The fifth generation also has two phases. The 2008–2011 Minivan has 5 versions: 3.3 AT, 3.8 AT, two 2.8 AT Diesel specifications distinguished by 150 hp and 163 hp, and 3.6 AT. The 2011–2017 restyling has one 3.6 AT version. All listed fifth-generation versions use a 6-speed Automatic transmission and FWD.
The sixth generation starts in 2020 and is represented by one Minivan version, 3.6 AT. Its 280 hp and 355 Nm are sent through a 9-speed Automatic transmission to FWD. Compared with the restyled fifth-generation 3.6 AT, it adds 1 hp and 2 Nm, cuts the measured 0–100 km/h time by 2.1 seconds, and lowers combined consumption by 0.8 l/100 km.
Chrysler Grand Voyager engine and transmission specs
Repeated names are separated below by generation, phase, power, or drive so that each exact database name remains identifiable.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth, 3.6 AT | 280 hp | 355 Nm | 3605 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | not measured | 9-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fifth restyling, 3.6 AT | 279 hp | 353 Nm | 3604 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fifth, 3.6 AT | 283 hp | 352 Nm | 3600 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fifth, 2.8 AT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 360 Nm | 2768 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fifth, 2.8 AT, 163 hp | 163 hp | 360 Nm | 2768 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fifth, 3.8 AT | 193 hp | 305 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fifth, 3.3 AT | 174 hp | 278 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.4 AT, 147 hp | 147 hp | 218 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.4 MT, 147 hp | 147 hp | 218 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.4 MT, 152 hp | 152 hp | 226 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.4 AT, 152 hp | 152 hp | 226 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 3.3 AT, AWD | 174 hp | 278 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth restyling, 3.8 AT, AWD | 218 hp | 332 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth restyling, 3.8 AT, FWD | 218 hp | 332 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.5 MT | 143 hp | 320 Nm | 2499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.5 AT | 143 hp | 320 Nm | 2499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 2.8 AT | 150 hp | 360 Nm | 2776 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth restyling, 3.3 AT, FWD | 174 hp | 278 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth, 2.4 MT, 147 hp | 147 hp | 218 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Fourth, 2.4 AT, 147 hp | 147 hp | 218 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth, 2.4 AT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 226 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth, 2.4 AT, 152 hp | 152 hp | 226 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth, 2.4 MT, 152 hp | 152 hp | 226 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Fourth, 3.8 AT, 218 hp FWD | 218 hp | 332 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth, 2.5 MT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 320 Nm | 2499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Fourth, 3.3 AT, 174 hp AWD | 174 hp | 278 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth, 3.8 AT, 218 hp AWD | 218 hp | 332 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Fourth, 2.5 AT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 320 Nm | 2499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Fourth, 3.3 AT, 174 hp FWD | 174 hp | 278 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Third, 2.4 MT | 150 hp | 229 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third, 2.4 AT | 150 hp | 229 Nm | 2429 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Third, 3.0 AT, FWD | 152 hp | 239 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Third, 3.0 AT, AWD | 152 hp | 239 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third, 3.8 AT, 166 hp FWD | 166 hp | 308 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Third, 3.8 AT, 166 hp AWD | 166 hp | 308 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third, 3.8 AT, 180 hp AWD | 180 hp | 325 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third, 3.8 AT, 180 hp FWD | 180 hp | 325 Nm | 3778 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Third, 2.5 MT | 116 hp | 280 Nm | 2499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Third, 2.0 AT | 133 hp | 175 Nm | 1996 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Third, 3.3 AT | 158 hp | 275 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 MT, 118 hp Diesel | 118 hp | 257 Nm | 2499 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 MT, 98 hp | 98 hp | 183 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 AT, 98 hp | 98 hp | 183 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 MT, 99 hp | 99 hp | 179 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 AT, 99 hp | 99 hp | 179 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 MT, 101 hp | 101 hp | 183 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| Second, 2.5 AT, 101 hp | 101 hp | 183 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 3.0 AT, 141 hp | 141 hp | 225 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 3.0 AT, 144 hp | 144 hp | 231 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 3.3 AT, 152 hp FWD | 152 hp | 251 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second, 3.3 AT, 152 hp AWD | 152 hp | 251 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second, 3.3 AT, 163 hp AWD | 163 hp | 260 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First, 2.5 MT | 99 hp | 179 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First, 2.5 AT | 99 hp | 179 Nm | 2501 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First, 3.0 AT | 141 hp | 225 Nm | 2972 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First, 3.3 AT | 152 hp | 251 Nm | 3301 cc | Gasoline | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
Performance and fuel economy
The sixth-generation 3.6 AT combines the strongest measured acceleration with 10 l/100 km combined consumption: 0–100 km/h takes 7.4 seconds and top speed is 196 km/h. At approximately 77.7 hp per litre, it also has a substantially higher specific output than the fifth-generation 3.8 AT, which produces about 51.1 hp per litre.
Among fifth-generation choices, the original 3.6 AT reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds; its top speed and fuel consumption are not measured. The restyled 3.6 AT also takes 9.5 seconds, reaches 209 km/h, and consumes 15.8 l/100 km in the city, 7.9 l/100 km on the highway, and 10.8 l/100 km combined. The 163 hp 2.8 AT Diesel takes 12.8 seconds, reaches 185 km/h, and records 12.8/7.3/9.3 l/100 km. Its 150 hp counterpart takes 12 seconds, but top speed and consumption are not measured.
The fourth-generation restyling presents a clear economy-versus-performance choice. The 2.5 MT Diesel records 9.9/6.4/7.8 l/100 km and takes 11.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The 2.8 AT Diesel uses 11.3/6.6/8.4 l/100 km and takes 12 seconds. The FWD 218 hp 3.8 AT is much quicker at 9.6 seconds, but its measured 18/9.8/13.9 l/100 km consumption is 6.1 l/100 km higher combined than the 2.5 MT Diesel.
Measured performance is incomplete for many early versions. Where acceleration, top speed, or fuel consumption is absent in the supplied data, that figure is not measured; it should not be inferred from another version carrying the same name.
Chrysler Grand Voyager dimensions, weight and capacity
Exterior length, width, height, interior dimensions, and boot dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. The available size-related comparisons are kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and selected wheel sizes.
The sixth-generation 3.6 AT has a 2091 kg kerb weight, not measured gross weight, 131 mm ground clearance, and a 71 l tank. Its weight-to-power ratio is about 7.47 kg per hp. The restyled fifth-generation 3.6 AT weighs 2016 kg, has a 2690 kg gross weight, 155 mm clearance, and a 76 l tank; at about 7.23 kg per hp, its weight-to-power ratio is slightly lower despite its slower measured acceleration.
The fifth-generation 163 hp 2.8 AT Diesel weighs 2100 kg and has a 2775 kg gross weight, producing a ratio of about 12.88 kg per hp. Its 150 hp counterpart has the same measured weights, or 14 kg per hp. Both have 130 mm clearance and 75 l tanks.
Fourth-generation kerb weights vary substantially by version. The restyled 2.4 MT weighs 1750 kg, the 3.8 AT versions with measured kerb weight weigh 1800 kg, the 2.5 MT Diesel weighs 1850 kg, the 2.8 AT Diesel weighs 1980 kg, and the 2.5 AT Diesel weighs 1995 kg. Ground clearance is 140 mm throughout the fourth-generation records. Listed wheel sizes, where measured, are 215/65 R16 and 215/70 R15.
First-generation kerb weight is 1440 kg where measured, with 130 mm clearance and a 75 l tank. The second generation uses a 76 l tank and generally has 130 mm clearance. Third-generation clearance is generally 130 mm, although the 3.0 AT versions are listed at 140 mm. Gross and kerb weight differ by version, so a figure from one engine and drivetrain should not be applied to another.
Which Chrysler Grand Voyager version should you buy?
Choose the sixth-generation 3.6 AT if acceleration and the newest transmission specification matter most. It is 2.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h than the restyled fifth-generation 3.6 AT, uses 0.8 l/100 km less on the combined cycle, and has 9 Automatic gears rather than 6. Its 71 l tank, however, is 5 l smaller.
Choose the fifth-generation 163 hp 2.8 AT if you want a Diesel with an Automatic transmission and the best measured fifth-generation consumption. It has the same 360 Nm as the 150 hp 2.8 AT but adds 13 hp. Against the fifth-generation 3.8 AT, it offers 55 Nm more torque and measured combined consumption of 9.3 l/100 km, while the 3.8 AT consumption is 12.3 l/100 km.
Choose the fourth-generation restyled 2.5 MT for the lowest measured combined consumption among the restyled fourth-generation versions: 7.8 l/100 km. Choose the earlier fourth-generation 2.5 MT or 2.5 AT Diesel if the catalogue’s lowest overall measured combined figure is the priority; both record 7.7 l/100 km. Their Manual-versus-Automatic choice does not change the listed consumption, acceleration, or 185 km/h top speed.
Choose a 218 hp 3.8 AT when fourth-generation performance matters more than fuel use. The FWD restyled version reaches 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, 2.1 seconds quicker than the 174 hp 3.3 AT FWD, but its combined consumption is 13.9 l/100 km versus 12.7 l/100 km for the 3.3 AT.
Choose an AWD version only after checking its precise generation, power, and version entry. AWD appears on selected 3.3 AT, 3.8 AT, and 3.0 AT specifications in the second through fourth generations, but not in the listed fifth- or sixth-generation range. For example, the second-generation 152 hp 3.3 AT AWD takes 13.5 seconds and consumes 13.2 l/100 km combined, compared with 12.8 seconds and 12.5 l/100 km for the 152 hp 3.3 AT FWD: AWD corresponds to 0.7 second slower acceleration and 0.7 l/100 km higher combined consumption in that direct pairing.
The decisive rule is to compare the exact engine, power, generation, and drivetrain together. Names such as 2.5 MT, 3.3 AT, and 3.8 AT recur with different outputs and specifications, so the version name alone does not identify performance, economy, or weight.