How many miles per gallon does a 2021 Dodge Caravan get?
The answer is simple: there was no 2021 Dodge Caravan. Dodge did not offer a Caravan in the 2021 model year, as the Grand Caravan nameplate was retired in North America after the 2016 model year. In 2021, Dodge’s minivan lineup in the region centered on the Chrysler Pacifica and the Voyager (a lower-cost variant of the Pacifica). For mpg, the closest historically relevant figure comes from the last-generation Grand Caravan with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, which generally records about 20 miles per gallon combined (roughly 17 city / 25 highway), with real-world results varying by year, transmission, and driving conditions.
Why there was no 2021 Dodge Caravan
Below are the key points explaining the absence of a 2021 Caravan in most markets. Each item highlights a factor that shaped Dodge’s lineup decisions for that year and beyond.
- The Grand Caravan nameplate was discontinued in North America after the 2016 model year.
- Dodge shifted minivan strategy toward the Chrysler Pacifica and related models, rather than reviving the Caravan name.
- In many markets, the Caravan branding or its equivalent did not return in 2021, with customers directed toward the Pacifica or Voyager offerings instead.
In short, the 2021 Dodge Caravan did not exist as a new-model option, and prospective buyers in 2021 looking for a Dodge minivan would have encountered the Pacifica family or the Voyager rather than a Caravan.
Fuel economy context for related Dodge minivans
For prospective buyers seeking mpg guidance related to the Caravan’s legacy, these figures reflect typical EPA ratings for the last-generation Grand Caravan’s most common drivetrain. Actual mileage depends on year, trim, and driving conditions.
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 with 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive (FWD): approximately 17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway / 20 mpg combined.
- Real-world mileage often runs a notch lower than EPA estimates, with drivers commonly reporting 18–22 mpg depending on load, terrain, and City/Highway mix.
These numbers illustrate why many buyers who need a minivan for daily driving consider newer alternatives (like the Pacifica family) when fuel economy is a priority, rather than seeking an out-of-production Caravan.
Summary
There is no 2021 Dodge Caravan because the model was discontinued years earlier, and Dodge did not reintroduce a Caravan for that year. The last widely available Grand Caravan figures point to about 20 mpg combined with the 3.6L V6, though modern minivans such as the Pacifica offer updated efficiency and newer technology. If mpg is a key criterion, shoppers should evaluate current models or reliable used examples from the Caravan era to set realistic expectations.
