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2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan is a minivan offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2008 model. Among 9 minivans rated for 2009, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #3 of 9 Minivans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2009 Minivans

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  1. 1Mazda 524 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Chrysler Town and Country20 MPG $2,325
  3. 3Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4Honda Odyssey20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Volkswagen Routan20 MPG $2,325
  6. 9Nissan Quest19 MPG $3,118
2009 Caravan/Grand CaravanOther minivansClass median: $2,325/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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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan FWD		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan FWD		 Flex-fuel 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Caravan/Grand Caravan FWD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan vs. rivals

vs Chrysler Town and Country 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Odyssey 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Routan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Sienna 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $122/yr vs Kia Sedona 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $258/yr vs Hyundai Entourage 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $258/yr vs Mazda 5 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 5 saves $387/yr vs Nissan Quest 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan saves $793/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan?

The 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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