2010 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Citi | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chrysler |
| Model | Citi | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1423 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |
