2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 20 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250 to $3,250 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 20-20 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 20 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,250-$3,250 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 445-445 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Grand Caravan costs about $3,250 to $3,250 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,250. Over five years that is about $16,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Grand Caravan configuration spends about $4,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of minivan - 2wd in this dataset is about 22 MPG. The Grand Caravan sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Caravan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Grand Caravan records tailpipe CO₂ of 445-445 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as minivan - 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.