Dodge Grand Caravan 0–60 Times
The Dodge Grand Caravan 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 15 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4.0L, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 86.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Dodge Grand Caravan is the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Sport 3.3L, which took 11.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 74.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Dodge Grand Caravan tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.95 seconds at 81.85 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.60sec
2010 SXT 4.0L · stock
Average 0–60
9.25sec
Across 15 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.95sec
@ 81.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.60sec
1998 SE Sport
Across 15 verified runs, the Dodge Grand Caravan ranges from 7.60 to 11.60 seconds 0–60, with a 9.25-second average.
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Dodge Grand Caravan Performance Overview
Measured across 15 verified tests spanning 1996 to 2017, the Dodge Grand Caravan’s performance profile is defined by steady gains in V6 output and lower acceleration times rather than abrupt jumps. The NS generation (1996–2000) used naturally aspirated gasoline V6s rated at 158–166 hp, with the 1996 ES 3.8L setting the early pace at 10.9 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded result, the 1998 SE Sport 3.3L, took 11.6 seconds. All recorded examples were gasoline-powered, with no hybrid or electric variants in this dataset.
The RS generation (2001–2007) moved to a 215-hp naturally aspirated V6 and brought the model into the high-9-second range, beginning with the 2001 ES 3.8L at 9.7 seconds and improving slightly to 9.6 seconds in the 2005 SXT 3.8L. The biggest step came with the RT generation (2008–2020), where output rose to 251–283 hp and tested trims included 4.0-liter and later Pentastar 3.6-liter V6s.
That era produced the quickest Grand Caravans on record, including the 2008 SXT 4.0L at 7.8 seconds and the 2010 SXT 4.0L’s 7.6-second 0-60, which remains the model’s best figure. It also delivered the fastest quarter-mile result, a 15.9-second pass at 86.5 mph. In its final tested form, the Grand Caravan stood as a mid-7- to low-8-second minivan.
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Dodge Grand Caravan 0–60 Times by Generation: NS to RT
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT | 2008–2020 | 7.83s | 7.60s — 2010 SXT 4.0L | 7 | The RT generation (2008–2020) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2010 SXT 4.0L at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 251 to 283 hp across 3.6L V6, 4.0L V6 configurations. |
| RS | 2001–2007 | 10.00s | 9.60s — 2005 SXT 3.8L | 5 | The RS generation (2001–2007) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2005 SXT 3.8L at 9.60 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.8L V6 configurations. |
| NS | 1996–2000 | 11.33s | 10.90s — 1996 ES 3.8L | 3 | The NS generation (1996–2000) averaged 11.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1996 ES 3.8L at 10.90 seconds. Output ranged from 158 to 166 hp across 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. |
RT
2008–2020
Avg 0–60
7.83s
Fastest
7.60s
Tests
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2010 SXT 4.0L
The RT generation (2008–2020) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2010 SXT 4.0L at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 251 to 283 hp across 3.6L V6, 4.0L V6 configurations.
RS
2001–2007
Avg 0–60
10.00s
Fastest
9.60s
Tests
5
2005 SXT 3.8L
The RS generation (2001–2007) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2005 SXT 3.8L at 9.60 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.8L V6 configurations.
NS
1996–2000
Avg 0–60
11.33s
Fastest
10.90s
Tests
3
1996 ES 3.8L
The NS generation (1996–2000) averaged 11.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1996 ES 3.8L at 10.90 seconds. Output ranged from 158 to 166 hp across 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6 configurations.
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Dodge Grand Caravan 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
15 tests · 9 years
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2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 283 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,510 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 15
How we verify Dodge Grand Caravan performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Dodge Grand Caravan trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Dodge Grand Caravan 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Dodge Grand Caravan performance FAQs
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The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT runs from 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.1 seconds at 88 mph. This stock GT uses a 283-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6, sends power to the front wheels, and weighs 4,510 pounds.
The quickest Dodge Grand Caravan on record is the 2010 Grand Caravan SXT 4.0L, which reaches 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 15.9 seconds with an 86.5-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Dodge Grand Caravan is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2010 SXT 4.0L at 7.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 15 recorded Grand Caravan tests are production vehicles, so there is no faster modified result ahead of it.
Across 15 verified Dodge Grand Caravan tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 9.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 16.95 seconds at 81.9 mph. The quickest run is 7.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded run is 11.6 seconds.
The RT-generation Dodge Grand Caravan, sold from 2008 to 2020, averages 7.83 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. The quickest RT-generation example is the 2010 SXT 4.0L at 7.6 seconds, making this the fastest Grand Caravan generation on record.
The NS Dodge Grand Caravan, covering the 1996 to 2000 model years, averages 11.33 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded version is the 1996 ES 3.8L, which posts a 10.9-second 0-60 time.
The RS Dodge Grand Caravan, sold from 2001 to 2007, averages 10.0 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The fastest RS example on record is the 2005 SXT 3.8L, which reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds.
The RT generation is the fastest Dodge Grand Caravan generation on record. It averages 7.83 seconds from 0-60 mph and includes the overall quickest Grand Caravan, the 2010 SXT 4.0L at 7.6 seconds. By comparison, the RS averages 10.0 seconds and the NS averages 11.33 seconds.
The SXT 4.0L is clearly quicker. Across 4 tests, the SXT 4.0L averages 7.8 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 7.6 seconds. Across 3 tests, the SXT 3.8L averages 10.0 seconds with a best of 9.6 seconds.
The 2017 Grand Caravan GT edges the R/T 3.6L in outright acceleration. The GT has a recorded 0-60 time of 7.8 seconds, while the R/T 3.6L's best recorded 0-60 time is 7.9 seconds. That makes the GT quicker by 0.1 second.
Across 15 Dodge Grand Caravan tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.95 seconds at 81.9 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2010 SXT 4.0L at 15.9 seconds and 86.5 mph. The 2017 GT records 16.1 seconds at 88 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Dodge Grand Caravan can do, not a single marketing claim.
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