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1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van is a special purpose vehicle offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 38 special purpose vehicles rated for 1985, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #4 of 38 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 1985 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Subaru Wagon26 MPG $1,788
2Grumman Olson Kubvan31 MPG $1,790
3Subaru Brat25 MPG $1,860
4Dodge Caravan/Ram Van23 MPG $2,022
5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
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38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650

1985 Caravan/Ram VanOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Caravan/Ram Van MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	21 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
FWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
FWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Caravan/Ram Van 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi

1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $92/yr vs GMC Jimmy 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $92/yr vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $92/yr vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $113/yr vs Subaru Brat 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Brat saves $162/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $193/yr vs Grumman Olson Kubvan 31 MPG · $1,790/yr Kubvan saves $231/yr vs Subaru Wagon 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Wagon saves $233/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van?