Dodge Caravan vs. Chevrolet Suburban
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Caravan and Chevrolet Suburban 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 Dodge Caravan and the Chevrolet Suburban.
In comparing the Dodge Caravan's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, 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. The Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Caravan's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caravan is a better car than the Chevrolet Suburban.
Pricing: A used 2007 Dodge Caravan ranges from $1,677 to $7,999 while a used 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is priced between $3,995 to $15,960.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Caravan’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Suburban base engine makes 320 horsepower. The Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 589 miles.This gives the Dodge Caravan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Suburban the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Suburban 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:
19420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
22769
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
18230 - 29350
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37760
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
36446
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
26740 - 56860
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5068
Price Range:
1677 - 7999
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
5612
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
4837 - 6828
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92542
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8923
Price Range:
3995 - 15960
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
9590
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
6410 - 21948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Dodge Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Suburban
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:
0.9050247281561293
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 8.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.26267823040063
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.6 - 6.1
Dodge Caravan Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 33Ranking
11 out of / 33Ranking
11 out of / 33Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
21 out of / 33Ranking
24 out of / 33Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Dodge Caravan Trim Levels
C/V, SE, SXT
Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
LS, LS 2500, LT, LT 2500, LTZ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
340 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7100 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 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):
434 / 589 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
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:
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 yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
45.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
137.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
137.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5607 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
222.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Blue
Marine Blue Pearlcoat / Modern Blue Pearlcoat
Gold
Linen Gold Metallic Pearlcoat
Green
Magnesium Pearlcoat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Bermuda Blue Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Gold
Gold Mist Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Sport Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Brown
Amber Bronze Metallic
Gray
Graystone Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Gray
Medium Slate Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Ebony
Gray
Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
Black
Ebony
