Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 113.7 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 193.4 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 73.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.8 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4498 lb. | 4531 lb. | -33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.0 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.9 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 55.5 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 53.1 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 45.3 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 34.9 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |