2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 3,600 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 86 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 571 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 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:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1683 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
