2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

2010 Chrysler Town & Country

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

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4-Door Wgn LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn LX	17	24	$24,075	$25,175
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Limited	17	25	$33,070	$35,060
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring	16	23	$27,214	$28,625
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring Plus	16	23	$30,886	$32,660

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4-Door Wgn Crew

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Crew	17	25	$26,913	$28,360
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn Hero	16	23	$24,001	$25,160
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SE	17	24	$22,636	$23,660
Grand Caravan 4-Door Wgn SXT	16	23	$25,821	$27,160

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,075

$26,913

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,175

$28,360

Monthly Payment Estimate

$420 / month

$473 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With innovative features, families that need spaciousness and practicality should look at the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country—with plenty of entertainment and storage features, the only real downside is the isolated drive and some cheap-looking plastics on the inside.

The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan puts its money on its flexible interior and entertaining features, but its performance is matched and styling bettered by newer competition.

TCC Likes

Stow 'n Go seating arrangement
Quiet ride
Innovative features, such as satellite TV and DVD systems

Six-speed automatic transmissions
All-around storage solutions
Available DVD players and satellite TV

TCC Dislikes

Some switchgear feels flimsy
Interior has a little too much plastic
Smallish nav screen

Sometimes raw, plasticky interior
Styling is a little too pragmatic
Touch and feel of much less expensive car

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.5

Third Leg Room (in)

37.6

31.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

39.7

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.6

57.0

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.9

Track Width, Front (in)

65.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

202.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

Liftover Height (in)

24.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

82.7

83.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

48.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

140.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 0.47

12.0 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.10

11.9 x 1.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.14

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TUG

TVK

Front Tire Size

P225/65R16

P225/65R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TUG

TVK

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R16

P225/65R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4335

4483

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

13.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

205 @ 4000

259 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

EGV

EGQ

Displacement

3.3L/211

4.0L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5000

251 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

2.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.84

Trans Order Code

DFF

DG2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.43

3.16

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

4.13

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Town & Country

Dodge Grand Caravan

Body Style

4 Door

4 Door Ext WB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Twist-beam axle

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

9.3

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