Dodge Grand Caravan vs. GMC Savana 2500 Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the GMC Savana 2500 over the Dodge Grand Caravan. Towing is significantly more the GMC Savana 2500's forte than it is the Grand Caravan's.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the GMC packs quite a punch and will knock the Dodge Grand Caravan down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Savana 2500 is significantly more bulky than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Savana 2500 than the Grand Caravan because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Grand Caravan and the GMC Savana 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Grand Caravan's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the GMC 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 Grand Caravan is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Savana 2500. When it comes to MSRP, the GMC Savana 2500 costs significantly more than the Dodge.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Dodge is quite certainly more maneuverable than the GMC, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Savana 2500's engine is tremendously bigger than the Dodge Grand Caravan's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Dodge Grand Caravan could learn a lesson or two from the Savana 2500 as far as pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the GMC Savana 2500 is tremendously more powerful than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Savana 2500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Grand Caravan, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Grand Caravan make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the GMC Savana 2500.

Warranty
The GMC Savana 2500 and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the same basic after-sale protection.