2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 399 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (332 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Audi Chrysler
Model A4 Town & Country
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1784 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 332 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 2049 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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