2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
Model | Town & Country | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |