2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 909 kg more than 2012 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.
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2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 43 L |