Volkswagen Multivan 2015 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 312 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 4 HP more power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Chrysler Town & Country. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 12.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Town & Country, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Multivan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Multivan 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.75 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Multivan is 14 cm shorter than the Chrysler Town & Country, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 5800 litres | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 5800 litres | 930 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | 2340 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: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 600 | 11 200 | |
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