Two Minivans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, horsepower, ground shadow size, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Grand Caravan has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2013 Transit Connect gets 3.5 more mpg. Also, although the Grand Caravan is significantly larger, it has a slightly shorter body than the Transit Connect. In addition, the Dodge Grand Caravan seats two more passengers than the Ford Transit Connect. Among similarities are the body structure and starting price.