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2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 17–21 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, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at a glance
The 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan covers 7 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 17–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 17–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 17–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | First year |
What the 2007 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, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2006 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2005 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 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 | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2004 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
17–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,270, $160 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2002 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
17–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 3-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) | 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 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S4) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2001 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
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 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S4) | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 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 MY2007 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000 (NS)
- 2001-2007
- 2008-2009 (RT)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan get?
EPA rates the 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at 17–21 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?
The Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2003. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
How does the 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan) is rated 17–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2001-2007 model is rated 17–21 MPG and costs $3,110–$3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 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 3 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,630 a year. That is a $360 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 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 $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Caravan/Grand Caravan 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2007 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 23 rated minivan configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2007 against 3 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan for that year.