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Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van MPG
EPA fuel economy for 24 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van trims sold from 1987 to 1990. Best ever: 22 MPG (1990 Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD). Latest model year 1990: 18 to 22 MPG combined across 7 trims.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van to fuel is the Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $2,840 a year. The Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,070, so the thriftier trim saves $1,230 a year and $6,150 over five years.
| 1990 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | $2,840 | cheapest |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | $3,120 | +$280 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$450 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$450 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | $3,470 | +$630 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Premium | 19 | $4,070 | +$1,240 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 19 | $4,070 | +$1,240 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22 | 19 | 26 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 7 |
| 1989 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 1988 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 1987 | 22 | 19 | 26 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 8 |
Every Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Premium | 17 | 21 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1990 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1989 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1989 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1989 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1989 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1989 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1989 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1988 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1988 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1988 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1987 | Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD | 2.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1990 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 2WD | 24 | 23 | 26 |
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD | 22 | 19 | 26 |
| 1990 Nissan Axxess | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee 2WD | 20 | 18 | 22 |
| 1990 Mazda MPV | 19 | 17 | 22 |
| 1990 Buick Coachbuilder Wagon | 18 | 15 | 22 |
All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD ranked by MPG
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van?
The most efficient Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van the EPA has rated is the 1990 Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD at 22 MPG combined (19 city, 26 highway).
What MPG does the 1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van get?
1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van trims range from 18 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van has the worst fuel economy?
The 1989 Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van to fuel is the Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $2,840 a year. The Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,070, so the thriftier trim saves $1,230 a year and $6,150 over five years.
More from Dodge: every Dodge model. Fuel types on this model: Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.