2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 533 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Audi | Chrysler |
Model | A4 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1873 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |