Dodge · 1984–1986 · Gas

Dodge Caravan/Ram Van MPG by year

The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Dodge Caravan/Ram Van, from 1984 to 1986. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1986 model is 26% more efficient than the median special purpose vehicle that year (22 vs. 17.5 MPG).

Most efficient year198523 MPG combined
Latest (1986)22 MPG$2,114/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)22 MPG$2,114/yr at today's prices
Model years rated322 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Caravan/Ram Van, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • 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/Ram Van model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1986 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 26 17.5 — 6 $2,114
1985 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 17
21 / 26 17 — 9 $2,022
1984 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
20 / 26 17 — 7 $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/Ram Van year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.

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

The 1986 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,114 a year to fuel).

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

The 1986 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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