2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2011 Ford Flex

2010 Chrysler Town & Country

2011 Ford Flex

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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 Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	16	22	$37,237	$40,030
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/Ecoboost	16	21	$39,963	$43,025
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	17	24	$35,553	$38,180
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	17	24	$27,817	$29,355
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	16	22	$31,805	$34,060
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD w/Ecoboost	16	21	$34,530	$37,055
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	17	24	$30,121	$32,210
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD	16	22	$39,508	$42,525
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD w/Ecoboost	16	21	$42,234	$45,520
Flex 4-Door Titanium FWD	17	24	$37,824	$40,675

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,075

$37,237

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,175

$40,030

Monthly Payment Estimate

$420 / month

$667 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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9.2

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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.

A singular look, along with top-shelf turbo power and features, earns the 2011 Ford Flex our top score among utility vehicles.

TCC Likes

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

EcoBoost turbo oomph
Foxy, boxy, clone-free body
Supremely cozy bucket seats

TCC Dislikes

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

Taller adults might get squished in third-row seat
Front headrests tilt too far forward in search of five-star safety
Top model’s in Range Rover Sport price territory

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

AWD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

55.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.0

58.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

163.5

155.8

Third Leg Room (in)

37.6

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

40.5

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.7

58.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.6

40.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

57.6

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

44.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

41.8

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

117.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.9

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

65.5

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

202.5

201.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

68.0

Liftover Height (in)

24.4

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

82.7

43.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

48.6

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

83.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

20.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.0

- TBD -

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

- TBD -

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

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

18.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.14

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TUG

Front Tire Size

P225/65R16

P235/55R19

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

TUG

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R16

P235/55R19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4335

4643

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

19 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

13.4

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

205 @ 4000

248 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

EGV

99C

Displacement

3.3L/211

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5000

262 @ 6250

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

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.87

Trans Order Code

DFF

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.43

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

4.48

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Town & Country

Ford Flex

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.26

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Indpendent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.8

10.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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