Dodge Grand Caravan vs Ford Aerostar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1997 Ford Aerostar
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford AerostarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | Base |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 1997 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford AerostarBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,530 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford AerostarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 21 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford AerostarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 283 hp (best) | 140 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft (best) | 160 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford AerostarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 140.3 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 3,600 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | — | 1,860 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,510 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in (best) | 118.9 in |
| Length | 203.7 in (best) | 174.9 in |
| Width | 78.7 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 69 in | 72.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Grand CaravanSE | Ford AerostarBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 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 | Dodge Grand Caravan | Ford Aerostar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $27,530 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE Plus $30,330 MSRP | XLT $0 MSRP |
| 3 | SXT $32,995 MSRP | XLT $0 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Fleet $35,535 MSRP | XLT $0 MSRP |