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2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan is a minivan offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 10 minivans rated for 2008, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #3 of 10 Minivans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2008 Minivans

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  1. 1Mazda 524 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Honda Odyssey20 MPG $2,325
  3. 3Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan19 MPG $2,447
  4. 4Toyota Sienna19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voyager19 MPG $2,447
  6. 10Nissan Quest19 MPG $3,118
2008 Caravan/Grand CaravanOther minivansClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD		 Flex-fuel 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan vs. rivals

vs Toyota Sienna 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voyager 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Terraza 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Uplander 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Odyssey 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Odyssey saves $122/yr vs Kia Sedona 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $136/yr vs Hyundai Entourage 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $136/yr vs Mazda 5 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 5 saves $510/yr vs Nissan Quest 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $671/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

The 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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