Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.8 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 192.5 in | 10 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 75.8 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4498 lb. | 4370 lb. | 128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.2 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.6 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.1 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 55.0 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 45.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 27.7 in | 9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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 |
2009 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |