2009 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A6 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
