Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Dodge Caravan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Dodge Caravan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Dodge Caravan.
When we compare the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Dodge Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Dodge Caravan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Dodge Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caravan is a better car than the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Pricing: A used 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $5,178 to $14,796 while a used 2007 Dodge Caravan is priced between $2,461 to $10,675.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Dodge Caravan base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles.This gives the Dodge Caravan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Tahoe the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Tahoe and Dodge Caravan are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Tahoe has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$36,446
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$26,740 - $56,860
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,769
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$18,230 - $29,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,524
Price Range:
$5,178 - $14,796
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$10,206
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$6,567 - $22,283
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
187,031
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,169
Price Range:
$2,461 - $10,675
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$6,009
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$5,169 - $7,542
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,460
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Dodge Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Caravan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 8.7
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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24 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 39Dodge Caravan Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LT, LTZ, Police, Special Service
Dodge Caravan Trim Levels
C/V, SE, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
305 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
165 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
108.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5265 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
76.9 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3763 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
189.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/70R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Bermuda Blue Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Brown
Amber Bronze Metallic
Gold
Gold Mist Metallic
Gray
Graystone Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Sport Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Blue
Marine Blue Pearlcoat / Modern Blue Pearlcoat
Brown
Not available
Gold
Linen Gold Metallic Pearlcoat
Gray
Not available
Green
Magnesium Pearlcoat
Orange
Not available
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Ebony
Black
Ebony
Gray
Dark Titanium/Light Titanium
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Black
Not available
Gray
Medium Slate Gray