What is the interior capacity of the Dodge Caravan?
The Dodge Caravan’s interior capacity varies by generation and trim, but the core recipe remains a seven-passenger minivan with flexible cargo space. In broad terms, you can expect about 165–170 cubic feet of passenger space, with roughly 33 cubic feet of cargo behind the third row and up to about 140–145 cubic feet when all rear rows are folded. Exact figures depend on model year and seating configuration.
Seating and passenger space
The Caravan was designed to balance people and gear, typically offering three rows and a variety of seating arrangements to suit families and travelers alike.
The following figures reflect typical configurations across generations:
- Seating capacity: Most Caravan configurations accommodated seven occupants (two in front, a middle row for two or three, and a rear row for two or three). Seven-passenger layouts were standard for the model’s core lineup.
- Passenger volume: Interior space allocated to passengers generally falls in the mid- to high-teens of cubic feet, with estimates commonly cited around 165–170 cubic feet of passenger volume across generations.
The space design aimed to keep adults comfortable in all three rows while preserving cargo flexibility when needed.
Cargo capacity and versatility
Cargo space in the Caravan is a function of which rows are in use. With rear seats up, you get substantial everyday cargo; with rows folded, you gain much more room for gear.
- Behind the third row: About 33 cubic feet of cargo space when all three rows are in use.
- Behind the second row: Roughly 75–80 cubic feet of cargo space when the third row is folded or removed.
- Behind the first row (maximum): Approximately 140–145 cubic feet of cargo space when both second and third rows are folded flat.
These figures illustrate how the Caravan could transition from people-hauler to cargo-hauler depending on needs.
Model-year variations
Capacity figures shifted with different generations (1980s through the late 2010s) and with optional seating configurations. For precise numbers, consult the official brochure or a dealer specification sheet for the exact model year you’re researching.
Summary: The Dodge Caravan combined seven-passenger seating with flexible cargo arrangements that ranged from roughly 33 cubic feet behind the third row to about 140–145 cubic feet with rear rows folded. Across generations, passenger space hovered around 165–170 cubic feet, making the Caravan a long-running staple of family transport before its discontinuation in 2020.
