Chevrolet Venture vs Dodge Caravan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2007 Dodge Caravan
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Dodge CaravanSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Cargo Van | SE |
| Body style | Ext Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2007 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Dodge CaravanSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,165 | $19,055 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Dodge CaravanSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 25 gal (best) | 20 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Dodge CaravanSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 185 hp (best) | 150 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft (best) | 165 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.4 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Dodge CaravanSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 140.7 cu ft (best) | 129 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs (best) | 2,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,457 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,838 lbs | 3,763 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 120 in (best) | 113.3 in |
| Length | 200.9 in (best) | 189.3 in |
| Width | 72 in | 78.6 in (best) |
| Height | 68.1 in | 68.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet VentureCargo Van | Dodge CaravanSE |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | Chevrolet Venture | Dodge Caravan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargo Van $23,165 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $19,055 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Plus $23,365 MSRP | C/V $20,555 MSRP |
| 3 | LS $26,835 MSRP | SXT $22,995 MSRP |
| 4 | LT Entertainer $30,760 MSRP | — |