The Dodge Caravan, a cornerstone of the minivan market, was produced from 1984 to 2020 and became one of Dodge's longest-running nameplates, offering versatile configurations for families and businesses alike.
From 2002 to 2011, the Caravan's performance evolved significantly, with engine options ranging from a 2.4L 4-cylinder producing 150 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque to a 3.6L V6 delivering 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque by 2011.
Transmission options included 4-speed and 6-speed automatics, with front-wheel drive standard across the lineup.
The 3.6L V6, introduced in later years, marked a peak in power and efficiency for the model.
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Fifth Generation: 2008-2020
The fifth-generation Dodge Grand Caravan (2008–2020) offered a range of powertrains, starting with a 3.3L OHV V6 producing 175 hp and 205 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and culminating in the 3.6L Pentastar V6 introduced in 2011, delivering 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed automatic.
All models featured a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration, with the 6-speed transmission incorporating variable line pressure (VLP) technology for improved efficiency.
A standout innovation was the "Stow 'n Go" seating system, allowing second and third-row seats to fold flat into the floor for enhanced cargo versatility.
2011 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The 2011 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine featuring Variable Valve Timing (VVT), producing a consistent output of 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
This model utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission and is configured with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2011 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Grand Cargo Caravan C/V Van |
3.6L | V6 | VVT | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2009 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The 2009 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a 3.3L overhead valve (OHV) V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 175 horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque.
This engine is paired with a 4-speed Autostick automatic transmission and features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration.
2009 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Grand Cargo Caravan C/V Van |
3.3L | V6 | OHV | 4 Spd Autostick Auto Vlp | FWD |
175 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2008 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The 2008 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a 3.3L overhead valve (OHV) V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 175 horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque.
This engine is paired with a 4-speed Autostick automatic transmission and features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration.
2008 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Grand Cargo Caravan C/V Van |
3.3L | V6 | OHV | 4 Spd Autostick Auto Vlp w/OD | FWD |
175 hp |
205 ft-lbs |
Fourth Generation: 2001-2007
The 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan offered a range of engine configurations, including a 2.4L DOHC inline-4 producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.8L V6 delivering 215 hp and 245 lb-ft of torque.
All models featured front-wheel drive (FWD) paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
A key innovation for this generation was the introduction of the Stow 'n Go seating system, providing versatile in-floor folding second- and third-row seats for increased cargo capacity.
2007 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The Dodge Caravan is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.3L OHV engine generating 180 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2007 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Caravan SE |
2.4L | DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto Vlp w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan SXT |
3.3L | V6 | OHV | 4 Spd Auto Vlp w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2006 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The Dodge Caravan is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.3L OHV V6 engine generating 180 hp and 210 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2006 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Caravan SE |
2.4L | DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan SXT |
3.3L | V6 | OHV | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2005 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The Dodge Caravan offers a horsepower range from 150 hp with the 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine to 215 hp with the 3.8L SMPI engine.
Torque output varies from 165 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 245 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Transmission is a 4-speed automatic with overdrive, and the drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD).
2005 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Caravan SE |
2.4L | DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan SXT |
3.3L | V6 | SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan SE |
3.3L | V6 | SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan SXT |
3.8L | V6 | SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2004 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The 2004 Dodge Caravan offers a horsepower range from 150 hp with the 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine to 215 hp with the 3.8L SMPI V6 engine.
Torque output varies from 165 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 245 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Transmission is a 4-speed automatic with overdrive, and the drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD).
2004 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Caravan SE |
2.4L | (146) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan SXT |
3.3L | V6 | (201) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan Anniversary |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan EX |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan SE |
3.3L | V6 | (201) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan SXT |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2003 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The Dodge Caravan offers a horsepower range from 150 hp with the 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine to 215 hp with the 3.8L SMPI engine.
Torque output varies from 167 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 245 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Transmission is a 4-speed automatic with overdrive, and the drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD).
2003 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Caravan SE |
2.4L | (146) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
167 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan Sport |
3.3L | V6 | Ethanol |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan SXT |
2.4L | (146) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
167 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan eL |
3.3L | V6 | (201) SMPI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan ES |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan EX |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2003 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Grand Caravan SE |
3.3L | V6 | (201) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan Sport |
3.3L | V6 | (201) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2002 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
The Dodge Caravan offers a horsepower range from 150 hp with a 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cylinder engine to 215 hp with a 3.8L SMPI engine.
Torque output varies from 167 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 245 lb-ft with the 3.8L engine.
Transmission is a 4-speed automatic with overdrive, and the drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive.
2002 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Caravan eC |
2.4L | (146) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
167 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan SE |
2.4L | (146) DOHC SMPI 16-VALVE 4-CYL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
167 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Caravan Sport |
3.3L | V6 | (201) SMPI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan eL |
3.3L | V6 | (201) SMPI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan ES |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan EX |
3.8L | V6 | (232) SMPI | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
215 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
245 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2002 Dodge Caravan Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Grand Caravan SE |
3.3L | V6 | (201) SMPI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Grand Caravan Sport |
3.3L | V6 | (201) SMPI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
180 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
210 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
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