2009 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (206 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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 Audi A6 (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A6 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2773 cc | 3301 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
