2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Kia Optima
To start off, 2013 Kia Optima is newer by 3 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, 2013 Kia Optima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 506 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Kia Optima (365 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
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2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Kia Optima | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Optima |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4845 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2795 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |