Dodge Grand Caravan vs. GMC Savana 1500 Review

Utility
The Dodge Grand Caravan will most definitely prove more convenient than the GMC Savana 1500 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is considerably more the GMC Savana 1500's forte than it is the Grand Caravan's.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the GMC Savana 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Grand Caravan down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The GMC Savana 1500 is considerably heavier than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Savana 1500 than the Dodge Grand Caravan because of its bigger tank. The Grand Caravan and the GMC Savana 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Grand Caravan's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the GMC.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Savana 1500 for a fill-up more often than the Grand Caravan because of its tank size and gas mileage.

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 GMC Savana 1500. The GMC uses a lot of gas compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan. The GMC Savana 1500 pales in comparison to the Dodge regarding gas mileage. The Dodge is considerably less costly than the Savana 1500 as far as MSRP. The Savana 1500 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge Grand Caravan is definitely sprier than the GMC, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember 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 sizeable than the Grand Caravan's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Grand Caravan could learn a lesson or two from the GMC with respect to pickup. The Savana 1500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Savana 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Grand Caravan, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the GMC does.

Warranty
The GMC Savana 1500 and the Grand Caravan have the same basic after-sale protection.