Comparison of Full-Sized Vans

Nissan NV

The Nissan NV comes in 14 different trim levels with one of two different engines. The V-6 models have a 4.0-liter V-6 engine with 261 horsepower at 5,600 rpm. These models generate 281 foot-pounds of engine torque. The V-8 models feature a 5.6-liter V-8 engine with 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 foot-pounds of torque at 3,400 rpm. The NV offers standard seating for two. With optional bench seating, the van seats up to eight.

The GMC Savana also comes in 14 trim levels but has three different possible engines. The less-expensive models have a 5.3-liter V-8 engine with 310 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 334 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. Also available is a 6.0-liter V-8 engine with 324 horsepower at 4,700 rpm and 373 foot-pounds of torque at 4,400 rpm. The largest engine is a 6.6-liter V-8 with 260 horsepower at 3,100 rpm and 525 foot-pounds of torque at 1,600 rpm. The Savana models seat between eight and 12 standard with optional seating for up to 15.

The full-sized Ford E-Series van comes in six models. The E-150 and E-250 models have a 4.6-liter V-8 engine with 225 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 286 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. The E-350 versions have a 5.4-liter V-8 engine with 255 horsepower per 4,500 rpm and 350 foot-pounds of torque at 2,500 rpm. Designed primarily to carry cargo, the E-Series has standard seating for two and optional seating for five.

There are four different Express engines to choose from. The 1500 model has a 4.3-liter V-6 engine with 195 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 260 foot-pounds of torque per 2,800 rpm. The all-wheel drive 1500 has a 5.3-liter V-8 engine with 310 horsepower per 5,200 rpm and 334 foot-pounds of torque per 4,500 rpm. The standard 2500 and 3500 models have a 4.8-liter V-8 engine along with 280 horsepower per 5,200 rpm and 295 foot-pounds of torque at 4,600 rpm. The diesel models have a 6.6-liter V-8 engine that generates 260 horsepower at 3,100 rpm and 525 foot-pounds of torque at 1,600 rpm. These vans only seat two, but bench seating can be added in the cargo area.