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Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
10 model years · 2000–2009
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan for 10 model years, 2000 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 3 configurations rated 18–20 MPG combined and costing $3,270–$3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2003 Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 20 MPG in 1991.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 (RT) Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2008 | 18–19 | $3,440–$3,630 |
| 2001-2007 Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2006 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2005 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2004 | 17–20 | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2003 | 17–21 | $3,110–$3,840 |
| 2002 | 17–20 | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2001 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2000 (NS) Generation page | ||
| 2000 | 17–20 | $3,270–$3,840 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG history, 1991–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | Natural gas (MPGe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 16–20 | 35 | — |
| 1998 | 17–20 | — | — |
| 1997 | 16–20 | — | — |
| 1996 | 16–20 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17–22 | — | 17 |
| 1994 | 16–20 | — | 17 |
| 1993 | 17–21 | — | 17 |
| 1992 | 16–20 | — | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | Natural gas (MPGe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17–20 | — | — |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan run 17–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 18–20 MPG.
Which Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,270–$3,630 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,270.
Has the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 20 MPG in both 2000 and 2009. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 20 MPG.