2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 345 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
Model | Town & Country | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |