Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 37 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 42 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Chrysler Town & Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 5.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Town & Country consumes 6.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Town & Country could require 1020 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Sharan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger. Chrysler Town & Country is 30 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 809 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 809 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2340 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 13 600 | |
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