2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 393 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
