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2009 Chrysler Town & Country and 2014 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 119.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 201.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 75.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.9 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4498 lb. | 4756 lb. | -258 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 58.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.0 in | 8.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 50.4 in | 11.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 42.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 31.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 35.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 59.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango
| 2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review | |
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