Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Town & Country consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Town & Country could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Multivan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Multivan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.97 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger, but lower. Chrysler Town & Country is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2340 litres | 5800 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volkswagen Multivan has more luggage space (by 4870 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 3460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 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 (kg): | 2`585 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 32 400 | |
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