Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Town & Country) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, but torque is 88 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Town & Country consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Town & Country could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.99 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger, but lower. Chrysler Town & Country is 26 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2340 litres | 5800 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 3460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`042 kg | 2`123 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 877 kg | |
| Chrysler Town & Country load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 62 procentiem less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 21 400 | |
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