Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Town & Country) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Grand Scenic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 6.0 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Town & Country consumes 6.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Town & Country could require 975 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler Town & Country can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Chrysler Town & Country version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger. Chrysler Town & Country is 65 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 19 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2340 litres | 1960 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chrysler Town & Country has more luggage space (by 397 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Town & Country (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`042 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 665 kg | |
| Chrysler Town & Country load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Renault Grand Scenic. Therefore, Renault Grand Scenic is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 1800 | |
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