Chevrolet Astro vs Chrysler Town & Country
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Chrysler Town & Country
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet AstroBase | Chrysler Town & CountryLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LX |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2005 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet AstroBase | Chrysler Town & CountryLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,930 (best) | $29,995 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $9,417 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $11,998 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $15,995 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet AstroBase | Chrysler Town & CountryLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 27 gal (best) | 20 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet AstroBase | Chrysler Town & CountryLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 283 hp (best) |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.3 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet AstroBase | Chrysler Town & CountryLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 170.4 cu ft (best) | 143.8 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,700 lbs (best) | 3,600 lbs |
| Payload | 1,647 lbs (best) | 1,398 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,953 lbs (best) | 4,652 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in (best) | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 121.2 in (best) |
| Length | 189.8 in | 202.8 in (best) |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.7 in (best) |
| Height | 75 in (best) | 67.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet AstroBase | Chrysler Town & CountryLX |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Astro | Chrysler Town & Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $22,930 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $24,430 MSRP | Touring $31,875 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $25,430 MSRP | S $34,145 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $26,430 MSRP | Touring-L $35,845 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Anniversary Edition $37,345 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Limited $38,445 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Limited Platinum $40,645 MSRP |
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Chevrolet Astro vs Chrysler Town & Country FAQ
- Which is better: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2005 Chevrolet Astro vs 2016 Chrysler Town & Country on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Chevrolet Astro starts lower at $22,930. Live Chrysler Town & Country listings start at $9,417.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Astro leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,930).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on horsepower in this comparison (283).
- Which has better seats: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Astro leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
- The 2005 Chevrolet Astro leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,700).