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2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at a glance
The 2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan covers 2 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2009.
2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan by model year
What the 2009 Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-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
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
Versus 2008: 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 (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 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 | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.3L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-cyl | 4.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-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
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan get?
EPA rates the 2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at 18–20 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?
The Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2009. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009.
How does the 2008-2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan) is rated 17–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2008-2009 model is rated 18–20 MPG and costs $3,270–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 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 4.0L 6-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 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-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 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Caravan/Grand Caravan 4.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
Is the 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan for that year.