Dodge Grand Caravan Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Dodge Grand Caravan is 202.4″ long, 76.8″ wide, on a 121.3″ wheelbase, weighing 4,407 lb. Since 1988 it has grown 6% in length and gained 32% in weight. At 16.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Dodge Grand 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.

FIG.01·Dodge Grand Caravan dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1988–1995	191.3″	70.9″	65″	119.3″	3,351 lb
1996–2007	199.6″	75.6″	68.5″	119.3″	3,909 lb
2008–2020	202.4″	76.8″	68.9″	121.3″	4,407 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1988 to today the Grand Caravan gained 11″ of length (6%) and 1,056 lb of weight (32%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Grand Caravan year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 33 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Dodge Grand Caravan dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2020	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2019	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2018	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2017	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2016	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2015	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2014	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2013	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,519 lb	1
2012	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,321 lb	1
2011	202.4″	78.7″	121.3″	4,416 lb	2
2010	202.4″	76.8″	121.3″	4,407 lb	2
2009	202.4″	76.8″	121.3″	4,407 lb	2
2008	202.4″	76.8″	121.3″	4,407 lb	2
2007	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,083 lb	2
2006	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,083 lb	2
2005	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,043 lb	2
2004	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,043 lb	2
2003	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,147 lb	2
2002	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,147 lb	2
2001	200.4″	78.7″	119.3″	4,026 lb	2
2000	199.6″	75.6″	119.3″	4,023 lb	2
1999	199.6″	75.6″	119.3″	4,061 lb	2
1998	199.6″	75.6″	119.3″	3,993 lb	2
1997	199.6″	75.6″	119.3″	3,909 lb	2
1996	199.6″	75.6″	119.3″	3,909 lb	2
1995	192.9″	72″	119.3″	3,777 lb	2
1994	192.9″	72″	119.3″	3,799 lb	2
1993	192.9″	72″	119.3″	3,788 lb	2
1992	192.9″	72″	119.3″	3,814 lb	2
1991	190.6″	72″	119.3″	3,807 lb	2
1990	190.6″	72″	119.3″	3,457 lb	1
1989	190.6″	70.9″	118.9″	3,408 lb	2
1988	191.3″	70.9″	119.3″	3,351 lb	2

ROWS 33·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Grand 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.

FIG.02·Dodge Grand Caravan — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	16.9 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	16.9 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.4 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 615 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Dodge Grand Caravan against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	76.8″	74.8″	+2.0″
Wheelbase	121.3″	116.5″	+4.8″
Curb weight	4,407 lb	4,297 lb	110 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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 Grand Caravan?

202.4″ (16′ 10″) in its current generation, 76.8″ wide and 68.9″ tall.

How much does a Dodge Grand Caravan weigh?

4,407 lb at the kerb, which is 32% more than the first generation we hold from 1988.

Will a Grand Caravan fit in a garage?

At 16.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Grand Caravan got bigger over the years?

Yes — 11″ longer and 1,056 lb heavier since 1988, across 3 generations. Weight grew 32%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.