2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 145 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Cruze | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
