Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.5 in | 17.7 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 171.3 in | 31.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.9 in | 7.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3351 lb. | 1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.7 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 54.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.3 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.6 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.2 in | -0.7 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 23.6 | 59.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 77.2 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 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |