Dodge Grand Caravan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Dodge Grand Caravan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2010 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 20 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #3 of 8 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 9 (25th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2013 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 8 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 9 (25th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 10 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 8 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 9 (25th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 8 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 6 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 7 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Dodge Grand Caravan placed highest in 2010 at #3 of 8, and lowest in 2015 at #8 of 10. It spent 1 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What Grand Caravan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 20 mpg the Dodge Grand Caravan is exactly at the median.
- All Minivan - 2WD 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.