2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. Both 2011 Chrysler Town & Country and 2010 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 197 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
