2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Audi A8.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Chrysler | Audi |
Model | Town & Country | A8 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 445 Nm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5137 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |