Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 108.3 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.5 in | 22 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 68.9 in | 9.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 63.6 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3457 lb. | 1195 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.5 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 55.5 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 57.8 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 49.3 in | 12.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 40.9 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 30.5 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 38.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 |
2011 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |