Dodge · 1987–1990 · Gas

Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van, from 1987 to 1990. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1990, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1990 model is 29% more efficient than the median special purpose vehicle that year (22 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year199022 MPG combined
Latest (1990)22 MPG$2,114/yr to fuel
First rated (1987)22 MPG$2,114/yr at today's prices
Model years rated424 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van, most efficient version
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  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1990 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 26 17 — 7 $2,114
1989 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 26 17 — 6 $2,214
1988 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 16.5 — 3 $2,214
1987 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 26 17 — 8 $2,114

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van year has the best fuel economy?

The 1987 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.

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

The 1988 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van?

The 1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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