Ford E-250 vs GMC Savana
The GMC Savana is more fuel-efficient at 15 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Ford E-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-250 | GMC Savana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 56 | 64 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 2 | 4 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 51,000 miles | 61,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 17 | 13 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 56 complaints for the Ford E-250 and 64 for the GMC Savana. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Ford E-250, 1 for the GMC Savana.