Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 110.2 in | 11 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 196.0 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.8 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.5 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3770 lb. | 882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.2 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 44.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 57.5 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.6 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.0 in | -0.5 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 15.5 | 67.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 128.3 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 |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |