2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Dodge Avenger

To start off, 2011 Dodge Avenger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 24 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 505 kg more than 2011 Dodge Avenger. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Avenger.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chrysler Town & Country 2011 Dodge Avenger
Make Chrysler Dodge
Model Town & Country Avenger
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 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 2044 kg 1539 kg
Vehicle Length 5144 mm 4892 mm
Vehicle Width 1953 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1814 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 2766 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 64 L


 

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