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Chevrolet Lumina APV vs Chrysler Town & Country

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV

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2016 Chrysler Town & Country

Overview

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseChrysler Town & CountryLX
Selected trimBaseLX
Body styleMinivanMinivan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission4-speed automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasflex-fuel (FFV)
Model year19962016

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseChrysler Town & CountryLX
MSRP$0 (best)$29,995
Lowest listing price$9,417 (best)
Median listing price$11,998 (best)
Highest listing price$15,995 (best)
For sale now03 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseChrysler Town & CountryLX
Combined MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG17 MPG
Highway MPG24 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank20 gal20 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseChrysler Town & CountryLX
Horsepower180 hp283 hp (best)
Torque205 lb-ft260 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.4 L3.6 L (best)
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseChrysler Town & CountryLX
Seating7 seats (best)
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume143.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs3,600 lbs (best)
Payload1,257 lbs1,398 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,366 lbs (best)4,652 lbs
Ground clearance9.5 in (best)5.6 in
Wheelbase109.8 in121.2 in (best)
Length191.5 in202.8 in (best)
Width73.9 in78.7 in (best)
Height65.7 in67.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Lumina APVBaseChrysler Town & CountryLX
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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.

TrimChevrolet Lumina APVChrysler Town & Country
1

Base

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$0 MSRP

Touring

$31,875 MSRP

3

S

$34,145 MSRP

4

Touring-L

$35,845 MSRP

5

Anniversary Edition

$37,345 MSRP

6

Limited

$38,445 MSRP

7

Limited Platinum

$40,645 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet Lumina APV vs Chrysler Town & Country FAQ

Which is better: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV 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: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV starts lower at $0. Live Chrysler Town & Country listings start at $9,417.
Which has better startingMsrp: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
The 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
Which has better combinedMpg: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
Which has better horsepower: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on horsepower in this comparison (283).
Which has better seats: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV or 2016 Chrysler Town & Country?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,600).