2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 619 kg more than 2006 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | V50 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
