Dodge Caravan vs. Chevrolet Venture
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Caravan and Chevrolet Venture 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 Venture.
When comparing the Dodge Caravan's and the Chevrolet Venture's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caravan has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Venture has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Caravan's and the Chevrolet Venture's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Caravan’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Venture base engine makes 185 horsepower. The Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Venture is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 600 miles.This gives the Dodge Caravan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Venture the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
19095 - 29740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23880
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23597
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
19095 - 29740
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4413
Price Range:
1719 - 8395
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
5499
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
4057 - 8869
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
203741
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
5499
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
4057 - 8869
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
187526
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Dodge Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Venture Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Venture
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:
2.511734290021774
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 10.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.428280872111071
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 10.4
Dodge Caravan Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Venture Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Caravan Trim Levels
CV, SE, SXT, SXT Special Edition
Chevrolet Venture Trim Levels
Cargo Van, LS, LT Entertainer, Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
167 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
210 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
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:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
425 / 600 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
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
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3908 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3838 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
200.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Blue
Butane Blue Pearlcoat / Midnight Blue Pearlcoat
Gold
Linen Gold Metallic Clearcoat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat / Inferno Red Tinted Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat / Magnesium Pearlcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Blue Granite / Dark Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Gray
Medium Slate Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Neutral
Gray
Medium Gray
