2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009 Kia Rio 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 750 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio.
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 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Rio 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 Chrysler Town & Country | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |