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2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG & Fuel Cost
7 configurations · 17–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at a glance
The 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan has 7 configurations in the EPA database, rated 17–20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $3,270 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,270 to $3,840, a $570 difference. The Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 minivan configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,630 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$360less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2000 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000 (NS)
- 2001-2007
- 2008-2009 (RT)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan get?
EPA rates the 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at 17–20 MPG combined across 7 configurations. The most efficient, the Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,840 a year. That is a $570 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $25.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan compare with other minivan configurations?
The Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $360 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 9 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 31 rated minivan configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.