Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Odyssey

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey 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 Grand Caravan and the Honda Odyssey.

When we compare the Dodge Grand Caravan's and the Honda Odyssey's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Grand Caravan's and the Honda Odyssey's specifications and ratings, the Honda Odyssey is a better car than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Pricing: A used 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan ranges from $14,988 to $30,665 while a used 2020 Honda Odyssey is priced between $24,989 to $37,138.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Grand Caravan loses 53.8 percent of its value and the Honda Odyssey loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Odyssey retains 12.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Grand Caravan is 7.7 out of 10 while the Honda Odyssey's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Grand Caravan being ranked 4 out of 7 Best Minivans and the Honda Odyssey being ranked 3 out of 7.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Grand Caravan is 8.0 out of 10. For the Honda Odyssey the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Odyssey a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Grand Caravan’s base engine makes 283 horsepower, and the Honda Odyssey base engine makes 280 horsepower. The Grand Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Odyssey is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. This gives the Honda Odyssey the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Grand Caravan. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are minivans, the Honda Odyssey has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Odyssey has higher safety ratings than the Dodge Grand Caravan, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.