Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 103.0 in | 16.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 179.5 in | 21.1 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 70.1 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.9 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4239 lb. | 3250 lb. | 989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 56.1 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.6 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.6 in | 0.0 in | 67.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 0.0 in | 62.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.3 in | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
Total Legroom | 115.4 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 33.5 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 99.6 ft3 |
2007 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfy for long rides, adjustable. Ditto the middle and rear seats. Supportive but not overly firm. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Stow & Go see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |