The current Dodge Caravan is 186.2″ long, 75.6″ wide, on a 113.4″ wheelbase, weighing 3,527 lb. Since 1984 it has grown 6% in length and gained 21% in weight. At 15.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Dodge Caravan generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1995 | 176″ | 69.7″ | 64.2″ | 112.2″ | 2,910 lb |
| 1996–2007 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 68.5″ | 113.4″ | 3,527 lb |
From 1984 to today the Caravan gained 10.2″ of length (6%) and 617 lb of weight (21%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Caravan year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 24 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 189″ | 78.7″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 113.4″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 183.1″ | 72″ | 114.6″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 181.9″ | 72″ | 114.2″ | 4 | |
| 1993 | 181.5″ | 72″ | 114.2″ | 4 | |
| 1992 | 183.1″ | 72″ | 114.6″ | 6 | |
| 1991 | 179.5″ | 72″ | 114.2″ | 4 | |
| 1990 | 176″ | 72″ | 112.2″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 176″ | 70.9″ | 112.2″ | 3 | |
| 1988 | 176.4″ | 70.9″ | 112.2″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 181.9″ | 70.9″ | 115″ | 5 | |
| 1986 | 176″ | 70.9″ | 112.2″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 176″ | 70.9″ | 112.2″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 176″ | 69.7″ | 112.2″ | 1 |
Will a Caravan fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,030 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.6″ | 72.4″ | +3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 113.4″ | 108.3″ | +5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 3,673 lb | -146 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Dodge Caravan?
186.2″ (15′ 6″) in its current generation, 75.6″ wide and 68.5″ tall.
How much does a Dodge Caravan weigh?
3,527 lb at the kerb, which is 21% more than the first generation we hold from 1984.
Will a Caravan fit in a garage?
At 15.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Caravan got bigger over the years?
Yes — 10.2″ longer and 617 lb heavier since 1984, across 2 generations. Weight grew 21%, far faster than length.