Dodge Caravan vs. Dodge Durango
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Caravan and Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango.
In comparing the Dodge Caravan's and the Dodge Durango'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 Dodge Durango has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Caravan's and the Dodge Durango's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caravan is a better car than the Dodge Durango.
Pricing: A used 2007 Dodge Caravan ranges from $2,461 to $10,675 while a used 2007 Dodge Durango is priced between $2,978 to $9,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Caravan’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Dodge Durango base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Durango is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles.This gives the Dodge Caravan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Durango the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Durango 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:
$19,420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,769
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$18,230 - $29,350
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,025
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$25,664
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,895 - $29,990
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:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,023
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,914
Price Range:
$2,978 - $9,994
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$7,878
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$5,674 - $13,248
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
177,025
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Dodge Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Dodge Durango
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:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 8.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 11
Dodge Caravan Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 30Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
56 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Available 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
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Limited, SLT, SXT
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6100 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:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 513 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:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
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:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
102.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
175.1 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:
4619 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
74.3 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 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:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
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
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Blue
Marine Blue Pearlcoat / Steel Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Bright White Clearcoat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Gray
Medium Slate Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray
