Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.7 in | 17.5 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 173.8 in | 28.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 69.2 in | 9.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 65.5 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3149 lb. | 1503 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.3 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 52.3 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.0 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 51.0 in | 14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 23.0 | 60.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | 90.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |