Chrysler Town and Country vs. GMC Savana 3500 Review

Utility
The GMC Savana 3500 will definitely prove more convenient than the Chrysler Town and Country for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The GMC Savana 3500 is likely a better choice than the Town and Country regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable animals. Towing is substantially more the GMC Savana 3500's forte than it is the Chrysler Town and Country's.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Savana 3500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chrysler Town and Country down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The GMC Savana 3500 is tremendously more bulky than the Chrysler Town and Country. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Savana 3500 than the Town and Country because of its bigger tank. The Town and Country and the GMC compete for the same parking spaces. The Savana 3500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Chrysler may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chrysler Town and Country is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Savana 3500. Regarding MSRP, the GMC costs significantly more than the Chrysler Town and Country.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Chrysler Town and Country is most certainly sprier than the Savana 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC has a more massive engine than the Chrysler Town and Country. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Savana 3500 is tremendously more powerful than the Town and Country. Torque equals pickup, and the Savana 3500 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 Savana 3500 offers a bit more head room than the Chrysler Town and Country, there really isn't much of a difference. The Chrysler Town and Country offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the GMC Savana 3500 does.

Warranty
The GMC Savana 3500 and the Chrysler Town and Country have the same basic warranty.