Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 Review

Utility
The Dodge Grand Caravan will definitely prove handier than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 outpulls the Dodge Grand Caravan by a big margin.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 than the Dodge Grand Caravan because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Grand Caravan fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500. The Dodge Grand Caravan's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Grand Caravan is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Sprinter Van 2500. When it comes to MSRP, the Sprinter Van 2500 costs tremendously more than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Dodge Grand Caravan is most certainly sprier than the Dodge Sprinter Van 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 and the Dodge Grand Caravan have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Dodge Grand Caravan. The Sprinter Van 2500 packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Dodge Sprinter Van 2500 and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the same basic warranty.