Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 291 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 312 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 91 HP more power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Chrysler Town & Country. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 12.5 | |
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The Chrysler Pacifica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Town & Country, which means that by driving the Chrysler Pacifica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Pacifica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Town & Country engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Town & Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Pacifica is 3 cm longer than the Chrysler Town & Country, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 915 litres | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 915 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3979 litres | 2340 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 1639 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`724 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 12 200 | |
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