Compare 2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2012 Honda Odyssey vs 2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Chrysler Town & Country
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2012 Honda Odyssey
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2012 Toyota Sienna
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4-Door Wgn Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Limited 17 25 $37,674 $39,650
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring 17 25 $28,790 $29,995
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring-L 17 25 $31,688 $33,145
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5-Door EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Odyssey 5-Door EX 18 27 $28,920 $31,625
Odyssey 5-Door EX-L 18 27 $32,021 $35,025
Odyssey 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 18 27 $33,845 $37,025
Odyssey 5-Door EX-L w/RES 18 27 $33,480 $36,625
Odyssey 5-Door LX 18 27 $25,955 $28,375
Odyssey 5-Door Touring 19 28 $37,772 $41,330
Odyssey 5-Door Touring Elite 19 28 $40,047 $43,825
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5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD 19 24 $23,431 $25,060
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 FWD 18 24 $24,328 $26,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 LE AAS FWD 18 24 $33,240 $35,935
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 LE AWD 16 22 $29,537 $31,930
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 Ltd AWD 16 22 $37,324 $40,570
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 Ltd FWD 18 24 $36,157 $39,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AAS FWD 18 24 $37,239 $40,475
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AWD 16 22 $32,701 $35,545
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van I4 LE FWD 19 24 $24,445 $26,145
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van I4 LE FWD 19 24 $24,445 $26,145
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 LE FWD 18 24 $27,473 $29,700
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 SE FWD 18 24 $30,932 $33,440
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 XLE FWD 18 24 $30,548 $33,205

Pricing

Invoice Price
$37,674
$28,920
$23,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$39,650
$31,625
$25,060

Monthly Payment Estimate
$661 / month
$527 / month
$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
8.0

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country isn't substantially different from the Dodge Grand Caravan, but it's fully equipped and a significant bargain compared to well-equipped minivans from Japan. The 2012 Honda Odyssey is the priciest of the minivans, but innovative seating and excellent handling set it apart from all the rest. It's not as flexible as some minivans, but the 2012 Toyota Sienna is large, safe, and still has options for four-cylinder power and all-wheel drive.

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Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg 18 mpg 19 mpg

Highway
25 mpg 27 mpg 24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
2WD Minivan 2WD Minivan 2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
64.8 66.1 66.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)
63.0 64.4 65.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)
156.1 172.5 164.4

Third Leg Room (in)
31.8 42.4 36.3

Second Head Room (in)
39.7 39.5 39.7

Third Hip Room (in)
48.7 48.4 50.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)
64.7 63.3 64.6

Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 40.9 40.5

Passenger Capacity
7 8 7

Third Head Room (in)
37.9 38.0 38.3

Front Hip Room (in)
57.6 58.2 58.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)
62.0 60.9 61.1

Second Leg Room (in)
36.3 40.9 37.6

Front Head Room (in)
39.8 39.7 41.0

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)
121.2 118.1 119.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.9 79.2 78.2

Track Width, Front (in)
65.5 68.1 67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.1 4.5 6.5 - 6.7

Length, Overall (in)
202.5 202.9 200.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
68.9 68.4 68.9

Liftover Height (in)
24.4 - TBD - - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
64.8 68.2 67.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
83.7 93.1 87.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
46.2 - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
140.1 148.5 150.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
32.3 38.4 39.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.0 - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x 0.47 13.1 x - TBD - 12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.10 12.6 x - TBD - 12.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.0 21.0 20

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.9 16.4 15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.1 36.7 36.9

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.14 3.5 3.44

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
TRZ NA NA

Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/65TR17 P235/60R17

Spare Tire Size
NA T135/80TD17 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
TRZ NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/65TR17 P235/60R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 350 - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 350 NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 3500 - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 3500 NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4621 4412 4275

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 17 x 7.0 17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 17 x 7.0 17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.3 10.6 9.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 - TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 - TBD - - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4300 250 @ 4800 186 @ 4100

Engine Order Code
ERB NA NA

Displacement
3.6L/- TBD - 3.5L/212 2.7L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
283 @ 6350 248 @ 5700 187 @ 5800

Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V6 Gas I4

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 27 24

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 18 19

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 21 21

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.28 1.07 1.42

Trans Type
6 5 6

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.61 0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.21 1.88 4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 1.60 1.90

Trans Order Code
DG2 NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 4.31 4.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45-1.57 0.76 1.00

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 NA 0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.13 2.69 3.00

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chrysler Town & Country Honda Odyssey Toyota Sienna

Body Style
4 Door 4 Door 5 Door Reg WB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - .94 - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA w/Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 4 4

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.1 8.7 8.9

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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