2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima is newer by 3 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, 2012 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima.
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, 2012 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Kia Optima | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Optima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |