1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE AWD
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE AWD is a 166-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $29,070 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 166 horsepower at 4,300 rpm and 227 lb-ft of torque at 3100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Grand Caravan measures 199.7 inches long on a 119.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,336 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,070 ($58,864 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L EGH V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 166 hp @ 4,300 rpm |
| Torque | 227 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, Electronic Control (41TE) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.45 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Parallel leaf spring w/ rigid beam axle |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.0 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.07 x 0.94 in vented rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.07 x 0.94 in vented rotor |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P215/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.7 in |
| Width | 76.8 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 64 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 132.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,336 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 67.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars