2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
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. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Captiva | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |