Dodge Grand Caravan vs. GMC Savana 3500 Review

Utility
The GMC Savana 3500 will most certainly prove more practical than the Grand Caravan for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is considerably more the GMC's forte than it is the Dodge's.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the GMC Savana 3500 is a true speedster. With respect to horsepower, the GMC Savana 3500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Grand Caravan down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The GMC Savana 3500 is tremendously more bulky than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC than the Grand Caravan because of its larger tank. The Dodge Grand Caravan and the GMC Savana 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The GMC's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Dodge Grand Caravan may give a nimbler 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 Dodge Grand Caravan is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Savana 3500. Regarding MSRP, the GMC Savana 3500 costs significantly more than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

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

Drivetrain
The GMC Savana 3500's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Grand Caravan's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Dodge Grand Caravan could learn a lesson or two from the GMC in terms of pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Savana 3500 is tremendously more powerful than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Savana 3500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Grand Caravan, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge make it more spacious for your passengers than the GMC Savana 3500.

Warranty
The GMC Savana 3500 and the Grand Caravan have the same basic after-sale protection.