Chrysler Town and Country vs. Volkswagen Routan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Town and Country and Volkswagen Routan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler Town and Country and the Volkswagen Routan.
When we compare the Chrysler Town and Country's and the Volkswagen Routan's specifications and ratings, The Volkswagen Routan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Chrysler Town and Country and Volkswagen Routan have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Town and Country's and the Volkswagen Routan's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Routan is a better car than the Chrysler Town and Country.
Pricing: A used 2014 Chrysler Town and Country ranges from $5,955 to $16,991 while a used 2014 Volkswagen Routan is priced between $4,720 to $13,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chrysler Town and Country and the Volkswagen Routan makes 283 horsepower. Both the Town and Country and the Routan are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 500 and 505 miles respectively. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Routan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Chrysler Town and Country has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,455
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,140 - $30,765
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,020
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,455
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,140 - $30,765
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,598
Price Range:
$5,955 - $16,991
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$11,659
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$9,059 - $16,647
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
269
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135,880
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,059
Price Range:
$4,720 - $13,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$11,659
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$9,059 - $16,647
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
134,461
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Chrysler Town and Country Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Routan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Town and Country
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Routan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.4
Chrysler Town and Country Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Routan Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Chrysler Town and Country Trim Levels
30th Anniversary, Limited, S, Touring, Touring-L
Volkswagen Routan Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
83.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
195.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
32.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
83.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
196.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
202.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4494 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
202.5 inches
Wheelbase:
121.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Pearl Coat
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Mocha Java Pearl Coat
Gray
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nocturne Black Metallic
Blue
York Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Twilight Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Mercury Silver Metallic
White
Calla Lily White
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Frost Beige/Medium Frost Beige
Black
Black/Light Graystone
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Aero Gray
