2011 Saab 9-4X vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Saab 9-4X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Saab 9-4X 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 18 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Saab 9-4X | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Saab | Chrysler |
Model | 9-4X | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6950 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |