Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 101.2 in | 20 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 163.0 in | 39.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.9 in | 7.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 63.5 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3232 lb. | 1420 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.5 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.2 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.7 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 49.3 in | 15.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 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 | 24.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 24.2 | 59.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 82.5 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 |
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