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Chevrolet Lumina APV vs Dodge Caravan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV

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2007 Dodge Caravan

Overview

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseDodge CaravanSE
Selected trimBaseSE
Body styleMinivanMinivan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year19962007

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseDodge CaravanSE
MSRP$0 (best)$19,055
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseDodge CaravanSE
Combined MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG17 MPG
Highway MPG24 MPG24 MPG
Fuel tank20 gal20 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseDodge CaravanSE
Horsepower180 hp (best)150 hp
Torque205 lb-ft (best)165 lb-ft
Engine size3.4 L (best)2.4 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseDodge CaravanSE
Seating7 seats (best)
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume129 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Payload1,257 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,366 lbs (best)3,763 lbs
Ground clearance9.5 in (best)5.6 in
Wheelbase109.8 in113.3 in (best)
Length191.5 in (best)189.3 in
Width73.9 in78.6 in (best)
Height65.7 in68.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseDodge CaravanSE
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Lumina APVDodge Caravan
1

Base

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$19,055 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$0 MSRP

C/V

$20,555 MSRP

3

SXT

$22,995 MSRP

Chevrolet Lumina APV vs Dodge Caravan FAQ

Which is better: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV vs 2007 Dodge Caravan on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV starts lower at $0.
Which has better startingMsrp: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
The 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
Which has better combinedMpg: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
The 2007 Dodge Caravan leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
Which has better horsepower: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
The 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV leads on horsepower in this comparison (180).
Which has better seats: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
The 2007 Dodge Caravan leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2007 Dodge Caravan?
The 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,000).