Ford Windstar vs. Dodge Caravan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Windstar 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 Ford Windstar and the Dodge Caravan.
In comparing the Ford Windstar's and the Dodge Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Ford Windstar 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 Dodge Caravan has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Windstar's and the Dodge Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Ford Windstar is a better car than the Dodge Caravan.
Pricing: A used 2003 Ford Windstar ranges from $1,658 to $7,698 while a used 2003 Dodge Caravan is priced between $1,950 to $5,574.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Windstar’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Dodge Caravan base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Windstar is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. The Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the Dodge Caravan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Windstar the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21760
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23437
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
20260 - 28720
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21305
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
23437
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
20260 - 28720
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4102
Price Range:
1658 - 7698
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
6032
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
3812 - 18689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
120197
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
3888
Price Range:
1950 - 5574
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
6032
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
3812 - 18689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
149803
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Ford Windstar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Windstar
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:
6.648706301145072
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.3 - 17.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.448027250715783
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.3 - 17.6
Ford Windstar Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Caravan Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Ford Windstar Trim Levels
Base, Limited, LX Standard, SE, SEL
Dodge Caravan Trim Levels
CV, SE, Sport
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:
7 years / 70000 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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
167 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 572 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):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
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
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.9 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
170.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3719 lbs
Width:
75.5 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
201.5 inches
Wheelbase:
120.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3862 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:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/75R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Exterior Colors
Blue
Light Sapphire Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
White
Vibrant White Clearcoat
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Butane Blue Pearlcoat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Green
Onyx Green Pearlcoat / Satin Jade Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Red
Deep Molten Red Pearl Coat / Inferno Red Tinted Pearlcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Graphite
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Sandstone / Taupe
