Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,601 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,366 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,110 kg | 1,390 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 998 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 919 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 561 L | 373 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 19.8 | -17.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,741 L | 3 L |
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 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |