Against 399 other V6 cars rated 2018–2020, the Grand Caravan trails their 21.7 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $150 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1988, the 2.5L 4-cyl (1988–1994), does 20.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (2002), 18: $278 a year apart.
Every Dodge Grand Caravan engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 18.1 / 25 | 1988–1994 | $1,855 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2002–2004 | $1,920 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 17 / 25 | 2009–2010 | $1,920 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 / 25 | 2011–2020 | $1,920 | |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2004–2004 | $2,021 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 16.7 / 21.4 | 1988–1994 | $2,053 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2002–2002 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Odyssey gets 22 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2020 Grand Caravan. The Grand Caravan costs the most of them to run: $175 a year more than the Honda Odyssey.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2018–2020 | +$150 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,235 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Grand Caravan changed over the years
The Grand Caravan peaked in 1990 at 20.5 mpg (18 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 19 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $148 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2020 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2019 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2018 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2002 | 16 / 23 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 17.5 / 23 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1993 | 17.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 1992 | 17.5 / 22 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1991 | 17.5 / 22 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1990 | 18 / 24 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 1989 | 17 / 23 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1988 | 17 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,969 |
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How we count
This page rests on 30 EPA ratings of the Dodge Grand Caravan — 7 engines across 1988–2020. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,235. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1988 the Grand Caravan has averaged 19.8 mpg.
Is the 2020 Grand Caravan more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Grand Caravan year has the best gas mileage?
The 1990, at 20.5 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway).
Does the Grand Caravan get better gas mileage than the Honda Odyssey?
No: 20 mpg for the 2020 Grand Caravan against 22 for the 2021 Honda Odyssey, about $175 a year more to run.
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