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Dodge Caravan/Ram Van MPG

EPA fuel economy for 24 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van trims sold from 1984 to 1986. Best ever: 23 MPG (1985 Caravan/Ram Van 2WD). Latest model year 1986: 18 to 22 MPG combined across 7 trims.

23best combined MPG (1985)
21 / 26city / highway of the best trim
17lowest combined MPG (1985)
3model years rated
$2,840a year to fuel, cheapest 1986 trim at EPA prices

Dodge 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 and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1986 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van to fuel is the Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $2,840 a year. The Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.6 L, 4 cyl (18 MPG) costs $3,470, so the thriftier trim saves $630 a year and $3,150 over five years.

1986 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular22$2,840cheapest
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular21$2,970+$140
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular21$2,970+$140
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular21$2,970+$140
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular19$3,280+$450
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular18$3,470+$630
Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular18$3,470+$630

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/Ram Van MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
1986221926Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd7
1985232126Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd10
1984222026Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd7

Every Dodge Caravan/Ram Van trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular192421423$2,970
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182521423$2,970
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182521423$2,970
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182119468$3,280
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172018494$3,470
1986Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172018494$3,470
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular202522404$2,840
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182521423$2,970
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172018494$3,470
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular161917523$3,670
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162017523$3,670
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162017523$3,670
1985Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular161917523$3,670
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd2WDRegular202622404$2,840
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd2WDRegular192622404$2,840
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 4-spd2WDRegular202422404$2,840
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spd2WDRegular182621423$2,970
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd2WDRegular182220444$3,120
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd2WDRegular182219468$3,280
1984Caravan/Ram Van 2WD2.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spd2WDRegular172018494$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 1986 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

VehicleCombinedCityHwy
1986 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 2WD262429
1986 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 2WD222026
1986 Ford Bronco II 2WD222025
1986 GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD222026
1986 Plymouth Voyager 2WD211825
1986 Chevrolet Suburban C10 2WD181622

All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD ranked by MPG

Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Dodge Caravan/Ram Van?

The most efficient Dodge Caravan/Ram Van the EPA has rated is the 1985 Caravan/Ram Van 2WD at 23 MPG combined (21 city, 26 highway).

What MPG does the 1986 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van get?

1986 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van trims range from 18 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Dodge Caravan/Ram Van has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 Caravan/Ram Van 2WD is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Dodge Caravan/Ram Van for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1986 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van to fuel is the Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $2,840 a year. The Caravan/Ram Van 2WD, 2.6 L, 4 cyl (18 MPG) costs $3,470, so the thriftier trim saves $630 a year and $3,150 over five years.

More from Dodge: every Dodge model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.