Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.9 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 203.7 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 78.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 69.9 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4498 lb. | 4646 lb. | -148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 61.5 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 61.0 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.8 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 57.6 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 48.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 33.2 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | 28.1 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |