2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 829 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
Model | Town & Country | Etude |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 324 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1112 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |