2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Cerato |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |