| 2014 Honda Odyssey | 2014 Chrysler Town & Country |
2014 Honda Odyssey vs 2014 Chrysler Town & Country near Philadelphia, PAFor over 30 years, the Chrysler Town and Country has been competing in the minivan segment, and for 30 years, the models continue to impress. The Honda Odyssey is trying to redefine the design of the modern minivan, which begs the question, is modern innovation trumped by tradition, or is technology and entertainment more important that space and comfort? Read our review comparison on the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and the 2014 Honda Odyssey. | |
2014 Honda Odyssey Power & HandlingThe 2014 Honda Odyssey is powered by a 248-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 that achieves 28 MPG highway ratings, paired with a six-speed transmission. Handling is also quite remarkable for a larger vehicle. Navigating parking lots or tighter crowded streets is a breeze thanks to pinpoint steering and a great sense of space because of the driver's view over the hood. On the open road, the Odyssey is quiet and comfortable, but a low-riding vehicle tends to have trouble over rougher terrain. | 2014 Chrysler Town & Country Power & HandlingThe 2014 Chrysler Town and Country is powered by the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that provides best-in-class horsepower with excellent fuel economy. The two-time Ward's "10 Best Engines" award recipient produces 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-6 is mated to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. A fuel economizer mode helps the driver maximize fuel efficiency and premium, lower-rolling resistance tires and low-drag brake calipers and rear bearings make great fuel economy possible. The 2014 Town and Country achieves 25 MPG on the highway. | ||
2014 Honda Odyssey Features & DesignThe 2014 Honda Odyssey models have probably the biggest selling point for families: an adjustable second row that can expand in terms of width. The row is composed of three separate seats that function as a single bench. The two outside seats can slide outward with a pretty simple, two-step motion, adding 1.5 inches of width. Not to mention the space. The Odyssey's passenger volume comes in at 170 cubic feet, allowing for larger passengers to at least sit in the second, if not the third row. The second row also allows for three car seats side by side. | 2014 Chrysler Town & Country Features & DesignThe elite interior of the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is carefully crafted with high-quality materials that are soft to the touch, and offers cutting-edge entertainment features and smart storage and seating options, including Stow 'n Go seating with one-touch fold-down function, easy enough for a child to do. The Uconnect suite of technologies comes standard on all Town & Country Models, and offers touchscreen and voice command for convenient control of multiple media sources and outputs, and handsfree phone. Available Uconnect Web transforms the Town & Country into a "hot spot" to deliver the Internet directly to the minivan for instant access to web sites, e-mail and more to keep drivers and passengers connected to what's important. | ||
ConclusionsThe Chrysler Town and Country model created the minivan segment over 30 years ago, and the Honda Odyssey is trying to redefine it. With its beautifully crafted interior, and stow and go seating, not to mention the Uconnect Software interface, the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country still paces the minivan segment for innovation, and technology features. The Honda Odyssey is developed more with space in mind. With one of the most innovative expanding second row seats, and among the roomiest cabins in the segment, the 2014 Honda Odyssey is great for large families as well. For more information about either model and the review, contact us today! |