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Chrysler Town and Country vs. GMC Savana 1500 Review

How the Chrysler Town and Country stacks up against the GMC Savana 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Price Range: $25,175 - $36,780
2010 GMC Savana 1500
Price Range: $24,365 - $32,070
Chrysler Town and Country vs. GMC Savana 1500 Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Chrysler over the GMC Savana 1500. The GMC Savana 1500 is a better choice than the Chrysler Town and Country when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable animals. The GMC Savana 1500 outpulls the Town and Country by a sizeable margin.

Dimensions
The GMC Savana 1500 is considerably heavier than the Chrysler Town and Country. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC than the Chrysler Town and Country because of its larger tank. The Chrysler Town and Country and the GMC Savana 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The GMC's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Chrysler Town and Country may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Chrysler Town and Country for a fill-up more often than the GMC Savana 1500 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chrysler is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Savana 1500. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Chrysler Town and Country is the winner as far as gas mileage. The GMC Savana 1500 pales in comparison to the Chrysler Town and Country as far as fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Chrysler Town and Country doesn't cost much less than the GMC. The GMC will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Town and Country. The Town and Country will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the GMC Savana 1500.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Chrysler Town and Country is definitely more agile than the Savana 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Savana 1500's engine is tremendously more massive than the Town and Country's. Bear in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Town and Country could learn a lesson or two from the GMC Savana 1500 regarding pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the GMC Savana 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Chrysler Town and Country finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC offers a bit more head room than the Town and Country, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chrysler Town and Country make it roomier for your passengers than the GMC Savana 1500.

Warranty
The Savana 1500 and the Chrysler have the same basic warranty.

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