Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1992 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | #12 of 50 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 4 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 54 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 48 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1995 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 44 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan placed highest in 1995 at #4 of 44, and lowest in 1992 at #12 of 50. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 → 1993 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 1993 → 1994 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan burns 575 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Dodge Caravan C/V/Grand Caravan is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Dodge nameplates
Every Dodge model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.