2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 471 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.

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. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Make Chrysler Volkswagen
Model Town & Country Passat
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 101 HP
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 1344 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L