2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

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Rating7.7

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Midsize Van
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$19,995 - $29,995
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Useful stow-and-go system

6-speed automatic transmission is notorious for being unrefined

Dropped the crew trim

One of the most powerful engines for the segment

The features offered are not enough for the price range

Great for people that have a budget

Specs & Features

$19,995

price

283 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In the realm of midsize vans, the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is well known. Prices go up to MSRP $19,995, with a total of 6 trims being offered. With gorgeous, and in fact quite roomy, interiors, the Dodge Grand Caravan offers seating for up to 7 people. There is a single-engine on offer, which is a 3.6L V6 attached to a 6-speed automatic transmission, that makes 283 horsepower, and 260 lb-ft of torque. This returns a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. Despite a curb weight of 4,321 pounds, this engine feels potent enough. Dodge offers a decent amount of practical as well as cosmetic features, further increasing the prospects of the Grand Caravan among competitors like Toyota Sienna, the Honda Odyssey, and the Mazda Mazda5.

Buying Advice

We suggest the R/T trim which has standard features like the navigation system, cruise control, leather seats, and much more. A helpful package called the Driver Convenience Group Package comes at $895 which has Bluetooth streaming capabilities, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and much more.

Trims

    American Value Package
    $19,995 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 283 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SE
    $19,995 onwards
    • 17-inch steel Wheels
    • 60-40 split-bench Third row seats
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Dual zone manual front air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    SXT
    $26,695 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    Crew
    $28,795 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 283 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    R/T
    $29,995 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 283 hp @ 6400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$30,620- $41,145

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.59

Horsepower

283 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

7

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$19,940- $24,470

Gasoline

7.02

157 hp @ 6000 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

6

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$28,675- $44,025

Gasoline

7.84

248 hp @ 5700 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

7

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$19,995- $29,995

Gasoline

7.72

283 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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$25,990- $42,640

Gasoline

7.12

260 hp @ 6000 rpm

240 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

7

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Gasoline

7.92

266 hp @ 6200 rpm

245 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

7

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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.3 sec15.7 sec120 mph
    7.3 sec15.6 sec117 mph
    7.7 sec16 sec137 mph
    7.9 sec16.1 sec116 mph
    8.8 sec16.8 sec118 mph
    2013 Mazda 5

    Ranked #5

    9.2 sec--

    2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg20 gal.340/500 mi.
      2013 Mazda 5

      Ranked #1

      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.333.9/445.2 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg20 gal.380/500 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg20 gal.360/500 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21 gal.378/567 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg20 gal.340/500 mi.

      2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        202.8 in.78.7 in.67.9 in.5.6 in.121.2 in.
        202.9 in.79.2 in.68.4 in.4.5 in.118.1 in.
        202.8 in.78.7 in.67.9 in.5.6 in.121.2 in.
        200.8 in.77.6 in.73 in.6.2 in.118.1 in.
        200.2 in.78.2 in.68.9 in.6.5 in.119.3 in.
        2013 Mazda 5

        Ranked #5

        180.5 in.68.9 in.63.6 in.5.5 in.108.3 in.

        2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          33 cu.ft.163.5 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.
          39.1 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.
          25.7 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          38.4 cu.ft.172.5 cu.ft.148.5 cu.ft.
          33 cu.ft.163.5 cu.ft.143.8 cu.ft.
          2013 Mazda 5

          Ranked #6

          11.7 cu.ft.97.7 cu.ft.44.4 cu.ft.

          2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            16 cu.ft.33 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.98 ft.
            15.1 cu.ft.33 cu.ft.143.8 cu.ft.-
            32.8 cu.ft.38.4 cu.ft.148.5 cu.ft.-
            150 cu.ft.39.1 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.-
            2013 Mazda 5

            Ranked #5

            -11.7 cu.ft.44.4 cu.ft.60 ft.
            108.4 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.82 ft.

            2013 Dodge Grand Caravan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3600 lbs.1540 lbs.4510 lbs.
              3600 lbs.1398 lbs.4652 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1451 lbs.4367 lbs.
              3500 lbs.-4342 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1380 lbs.4310 lbs.
              2013 Mazda 5

              Ranked #3

              -1193 lbs.3417 lbs.

              2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              463

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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