Compare the2024 GMC Savana CargoVS 2023 Ford E-Transit

Both the Savana Cargo and the E-Transit have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Savana Cargo’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the E-Transit’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

The Savana Cargo’s standard 4.3 V6 produces 10 more horsepower (276 vs. 266) than the E-Transit’s electric motor. The Savana Cargo’s optional 6.6 V8 produces 135 more horsepower (401 vs. 266) and 147 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 317) than the E-Transit’s electric motor.

For better stopping power the Savana Cargo’s brake rotors are larger than those on the E-Transit:

The Savana Cargo’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the E-Transit are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Savana Cargo has larger tires than the E-Transit (245/75R16 vs. 235/65R16).

The GMC Savana Cargo’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford E-Transit only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Savana Cargo has variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The E-Transit doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Savana Cargo 2500 155” WB’s wheelbase is 7.2 inches longer than on the E-Transit T350 Extended (155.2 inches vs. 148 inches).

The GMC Savana Cargo may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 450 pounds less than the Ford E-Transit.

The Savana Cargo is shorter than the E-Transit, making the Savana Cargo easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

The Savana Cargo offers optional seating for 5 passengers; the E-Transit can only carry 2.

The Savana Cargo 2500 135” WB has .1 inches more front legroom, 4.8 inches more front hip room and 1 inch more front shoulder room than the E-Transit T350 Long.

The Savana Cargo has a 7100 lbs. towing capacity. The E-Transit has no towing capacity.

The Savana Cargo 3500 155” WB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the E-Transit T350 Extended (4060 vs. 3330 lbs.).

The Savana Cargo 3500 135” WB has a much higher optional payload capacity than the E-Transit T350 Regular (4280 vs. 3880 lbs.).

The Savana Cargo offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The E-Transit doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Savana Cargo’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Ford charges extra for heated mirrors on the E-Transit.

The Savana Cargo’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The E-Transit’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.