Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|
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 | |
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.99 m | |
|
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 |
2340 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 21 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chrysler Town & Country has
|
Volkswagen Caravelle has
| |