Dodge Caravan
Overview
The Caravan is Dodge’s minivan, offered in both standard and extended
versions. When the original Caravan went on sale in the fall of 1983 along
with the Plymouth Voyager, it created a whole new market segment and
introduced the term minivan to the market.
New for 2006
The 2006 Dodge Caravan is essentially unchanged for 2006 after updates for
2005 that included the innovative Stow ‘n Go seating.
Features & Specs (for 2006 Dodge Caravan)
Engines & Performance
Available Engines & Transmissions
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Engines |
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| 2.5L 150 hp I4 |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 3.3L 180 hp V6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| 3.3L 180 hp V6 |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 3.8L 215 hp V6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Transmissions |
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| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Payload & Towing
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
153.5 |
140.4 |
147.3 |
153.5 |
150.7 |
150.7 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
15.3 |
15.3 |
17.6 |
15.3 |
19.8 |
19.8 |
| Standard Towing (lb.) |
1000 |
No data |
No data |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
| Maximum Towing (lb.) |
1000 |
No data |
No data |
3800 |
3800 |
3800 |
Fuel Capacity
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Tank (US gallons) |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Front-Wheel Drive
|
2.5L 150 hp I4 |
3.3L 180 hp V6 |
3.3L 180 hp V6 |
3.8L 215 hp V6 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
20 / 26 mpg |
19 / 26 mpg |
18 / 24 mpg |
18 / 25 mpg |
Engine Specifications
|
2.5L 150 hp I4 |
3.3L 180 hp V6 |
3.3L 180 hp V6 |
3.8L 215 hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
150 @ 5200 RPM |
180 @ 5200 RPM |
180 @ 5000 RPM |
215 @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
167 @ 4000 RPM |
210 @ 4000 RPM |
210 @ 4000 RPM |
245 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves/Valve Configuration |
16/DOHC |
12/OHV |
12/OHV |
12/OHV |
| Displacement (cc) |
2499 |
3301 |
3301 |
3778 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.44 X 3.98 |
3.66 X 3.19 |
3.66 X 3.19 |
3.78 X 3.43 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.3:1 |
9.3:1 |
9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type/System |
Gas/SEFI |
Gas/SEFI |
Gas/SEFI |
Gas/SEFI |
| Turbocharger |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Supercharger |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Safety Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Child Safety Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Door Locks |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Automatic Load-Leveling |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Electronic Brake Assistance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Locking Differential |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Traction Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Safety
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Side Airbag with Head Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Side Head Curtain Airbags |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Windows |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Electronic Parking Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| First Aid Kit |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Trunk Anti-Trap Device |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Keyless Entry (Remote Lock/Unlock) |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Remote Ignition |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
Interior Dimensions
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Standard Seating |
7 |
2 |
2 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.6 |
39.7 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
39.9 |
No data |
No data |
39.9 |
39.1 |
39.1 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
40.6 |
40.6 |
40.6 |
40.6 |
40.6 |
40.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
36.5 |
No data |
No data |
36.5 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
63 |
62.9 |
62.9 |
63 |
62.9 |
62.9 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
64.7 |
No data |
No data |
64.7 |
64.8 |
64.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.2 |
57.2 |
57.2 |
57.2 |
57.2 |
57.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
67.8 |
No data |
No data |
67.8 |
67.5 |
67.5 |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Interior Features
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tachometer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Adjustable Foot Pedals |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Genuine Wood Trim |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
| Trip Computer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Radio |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Cassette Player |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| CD Player |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
N/A |
Opt. |
| DVD Player |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Hands Free or Voice Activated Telephone |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigational Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
| Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Subwoofer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Telematic Systems |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Front Cooled Seats |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Power Lumbar Support |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Power Memory Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Split Bench Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Leather Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Opt. |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Folding Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Second Row Heated Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Second Row Removable Seat |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Third Row Removable Seat |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Storage
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Cargo Area Cover |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Cargo Area Tiedowns |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Cargo Net |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Load Bearing Exterior Rack |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Roof
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
| Removable/Convertible Top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Manual Sunroof/Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Number of Doors |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3908 |
3764 |
3838 |
4057 |
4146 |
4252 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
113.3 |
113.3 |
119.3 |
113.3 |
119.3 |
119.3 |
| Length (in.) |
189.1 |
189.3 |
200.5 |
189.1 |
200.5 |
200.5 |
| Width (in.) |
78.6 |
78.6 |
78.6 |
78.6 |
78.6 |
78.6 |
| Height (in.) |
68.9 |
68.9 |
68.9 |
68.9 |
68.8 |
68.8 |
| Track Front (in.) |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
64 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
5.4 |
5.6 |
5.6 |
5.4 |
5.4 |
5.4 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Turning Diameter (ft.) |
37.6 |
37.6 |
39.4 |
37.6 |
39.4 |
39.4 |
| Steering Type |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
R&P |
| Front Suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Rear Suspension |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
Semi |
| Tires |
215/70R15 |
215/65R16 |
215/65R16 |
215/65R16 |
215/70R15 |
215/70R16 |
Exterior Lighting
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Automatic Headlights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Daytime Running Lights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Fog Lights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| High Intensity Discharge Headlights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Exterior
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Air Dam |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Spoiler |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Skid Plate or Underbody Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Splash or Mud Guards |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Sliding Side Van Door |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Power Trunk Lid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |
Wheels & Tires
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Alloy Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Chrome Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Full Size Spare Tire |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Steel Wheels |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Power Windows |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Exterior Auto. Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Glass Rear Window on Convertible |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Heated Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Interior Auto. Day/Night or Electrochromic Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass |
Opt. |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Interval Wipers |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rain Sensing Wipers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Wiper |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Towing
| Front-Wheel Drive Trims |
SE |
Cargo Van |
Grand Cargo Van |
SXT |
Grand SE |
Grand SXT |
| Tow Hitch Receiver |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Towing Prep. Package |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Opt. |