Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.9 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 184.6 in | 16 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 71.9 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.9 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4340 lb. | 3649 lb. | 691 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 57.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 57.0 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.6 in | 54.9 in | 12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 32.3 in | 6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 53.2 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 39.8 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.3 in | 30.2 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 115.4 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | 87.3 ft3 |
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Really like the roominess of the center and rear seats as compared to other vehicles. Also really like the flexibilty and use of use of the Stow-And-Go seating. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seat and driving positions are very comfortable. I have driven the T&C more than 500 miles in one day and the same drive the following day. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
More legroom than previous Chrysler minivans see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |