For , all-wheel-drive Siennas get a third electric motor to power the rear wheels when more grip is needed. Honda and Kia's minivans are still front-wheel-drive only, and most three-row SUVs are also front-wheel-drive before adding optional all-wheel-drive.
The story around towing, however, varies. Minivans typically have a maximum towing capacity of 3, pounds when properly equipped. SUVs run from as little as 2, pounds on some low-end versions of the Ascent and Atlas, to around 6, pounds on the Grand Cherokee L and Nissan Pathfinder, and as much as 8, pounds on some Dodge Durango models. Like all vehicles, all SUVs and minivans receive the required set of safety features like airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, and a backup camera.
And like cars, they have various levels of standard driver assistance technology such as automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring that nets different scores in safety tests. These models performed well in every crash test, for roof strength in the event of a rollover, and come with good performing headlights on every version, and have driver assistance systems that perform well in automatic emergency braking tests and have pedestrian detection.
SUVs used to be significantly more prone to rollover crashes because of the increased center of gravity. Like cars, plug-in hybrid and electric minivans and SUVs can be eligible for certain federal and local incentives. When it comes to SUVs vs. SUVs offer more choice when it comes to towing and the additional ground clearance and a wider availability of all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive might be important to those who are outdoorsy, have boats or trailers and travel on unpaved roads, or live in remote areas that are difficult to get to in the rain or snow.
Minivans, however, are superior for carrying people or cargo, or a combination of the two. And small kids and elderly adults will appreciate the easier access to get in-and-out, too. Do some test drives, evaluate your needs, and get over the sliding doors, and admitting to people you have a minivan.
Shorter than a full-size station wagon and able to fit in a garage unlike a full-size van, minivans were enormously popular with customers who needed space for a lot of people or things or some combination of the two. And it took nearly two decades for rivals to catch up to Chrysler.
Automakers design SUVs for towing, hauling, and off-road performance, whereas they build vans for transporting people or cargo. Full-sized vans are almost mechanically identical to SUVs, in that they use nearly the same structural and drive-train parts. Vans are usually tall and boxy with a low floor and minimal ground clearance. This makes them spacious and efficient people-movers or cargo-movers.
For their length, they will tote an amazing amount of cargo, at least in terms of cubic feet. For example, the Chrysler Pacifica minivan offers Total interior volume is a staggering The Honda Pilot , one of the most commodious midsize suvs and a vehicle often compared to a minivan, has When it comes to minivan powertrains, your choices are extremely limited.
Do you want a V6 or do you want a V6? In stark contrast, powertrain offerings in the scores of SUVs currently on the market run the gamut from four-cylinders to beefy V8s. A large number of turbocharged engines are available, and a variety of hybrid powertrains are offered, too. The Chrysler Pacifica is the only minivan that gives a hybrid powertrain option.
As you might guess, fuel economy also is a major differentiator between SUVs and minivans. Because powertrain availability in minivans is limited, their fuel economy is clustered. SUVs have fuel economy figures that are all over the ballpark — some significantly better than 22 mpg overall, and many significantly worse. SUVs made their reputation with their ability to go where no roads existed.
Heavy-duty four-wheel-drive systems were the norm in early SUVs, and even today, when most SUVs are based on car platforms, four-wheel or all-wheel drive is a key portion of their persona.
The variety of powertrains SUVs offer and their ability to journey off the beaten track means SUVs are more fun to drive than minivans.
But fun? Not really. On the other hand, you can buy an SUV that will outperform a purpose-built sports car of a decade ago. Some content provided by and under copyright by Autodata, Inc. By Jack Nerad.
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