Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.9 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 178.0 in | 24.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 69.7 in | 9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.4 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3543 lb. | 1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.2 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.7 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.1 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 50.7 in | 14.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.4 in | 2.1 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) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 27.4 | 55.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 80.9 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 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |