2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended vs. 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500
To start off, both 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended and 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana Cargo Van G 2500 Extended | 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Van G 3500 | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Savana | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
