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Nissan Quest vs. GMC Savana 1500 Review

How the Nissan Quest stacks up against the GMC Savana 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Nissan Quest
Price Range: $25,950 - $35,650
2010 GMC Savana 1500
Price Range: $24,365 - $32,070
Nissan Quest vs. GMC Savana 1500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan Quest is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Savana 1500. The Nissan Quest will save you money at the pump compared to the GMC Savana 1500. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Nissan Quest is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. With respect to MSRP, the GMC Savana 1500 doesn't cost much less than the Nissan Quest. The Nissan Quest will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the GMC Savana 1500. The GMC Savana 1500 will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Nissan Quest.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Nissan over the GMC Savana 1500. The GMC Savana 1500 is a better choice than the Nissan Quest in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive dogs. The Savana 1500 outpulls the Nissan Quest by a large margin.

Convenience
The GMC Savana 1500's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Nissan.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Quest's front cabin compared to the GMC Savana 1500. The ampler interior dimensions of the Nissan Quest make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Savana 1500.

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

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the GMC Savana 1500 is a true sports car. In terms of horsepower, the GMC Savana 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Quest down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Nissan is most certainly sprier than the GMC Savana 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Savana 1500's engine is substantially more massive than the Nissan Quest's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The GMC Savana 1500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Nissan Quest regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The GMC Savana 1500 and the Nissan Quest have the same basic after-sale protection.

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