2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2011 Nissan Quest

2011 Chrysler Town & Country

2011 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Limited	17	25	$36,801	$39,160
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring	17	25	$28,702	$30,260
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring-L	17	25	$30,886	$32,660

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4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door LE	19	24	$37,859	$41,350
Quest 4-Door S	19	24	$25,859	$27,750
Quest 4-Door SL	19	24	$31,638	$34,350
Quest 4-Door SV	19	24	$28,466	$30,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,801

$37,859

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,160

$41,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$653 / month

$689 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The minivan buyer prizes space, flexibility and efficiency—and the 2011 Nissan Quest has taken steps back on all those fronts.

TCC Likes

Not the typical one-box look
Nicely weighted steering
Good ride quality

TCC Dislikes

The smallest minivan, by interior room
The least fuel-efficient minivan, by EPA figures
The least flexible minivan interior

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

65.0

66.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

64.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

162.8

177.8

Third Leg Room (in)

32.7

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

48.7

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

64.1

63.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

40.0

Front Hip Room (in)

58.4

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

121.2

118.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.7

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

65.6

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

202.8

200.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

67.9

73.0

Liftover Height (in)

24.4

25.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

67.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

83.3

63.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

47.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

46.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

143.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

143.8

108.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

20.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.0

25.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.0

47.7

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 0.5

12.1 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.1

11.4 x 1.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

18.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TRZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/55R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/90D16

Front Tire Order Code

TRZ

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/55R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

525

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4652

4548

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.3

10.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

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)

2.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.21

1.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

DG2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.88

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45 up/1.57 down

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Continuously variable ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.12

2.37-0.43

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Town & Country

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.1

- TBD -

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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