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Chrysler Town & Country vs Ford Transit Connect

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

Vehicles

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2016 Chrysler Town & Country

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2023 Ford Transit Connect

Overview

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXFord Transit ConnectXL
Selected trimLXXL
Body styleMinivanMinivan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)flex-fuel (FFV)
Model year20162023

Pricing & market

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXFord Transit ConnectXL
MSRP$29,995 (best)$32,790
Lowest listing price$9,417 (best)$12,148
Median listing price$11,998 (best)$12,148
Highest listing price$15,995$12,148 (best)
For sale now3 (best)1

Fuel economy & range

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXFord Transit ConnectXL
Combined MPG20 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG17 MPG24 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank20 gal (best)15.8 gal

Performance

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXFord Transit ConnectXL
Horsepower283 hp (best)162 hp
Torque260 lb-ft (best)144 lb-ft
Engine size3.6 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXFord Transit ConnectXL
Seating7 seats (best)2 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume143.8 cu ft (best)123.2 cu ft
Towing capacity3,600 lbs (best)2,000 lbs
Payload1,398 lbs1,510 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,652 lbs3,581 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase121.2 in (best)104.8 in
Length202.8 in (best)174.2 in
Width78.7 in (best)
Height67.9 in72 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXFord Transit ConnectXL
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimChrysler Town & CountryFord Transit Connect
1

LX

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XL

$32,790 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Touring

$31,875 MSRP

XL

$32,790 MSRP

3

S

$34,145 MSRP

XL

$33,790 MSRP

4

Touring-L

$35,845 MSRP

XL

$33,790 MSRP

5

Anniversary Edition

$37,345 MSRP

XL

$34,360 MSRP

6

Limited

$38,445 MSRP

XL

$34,360 MSRP

7

Limited Platinum

$40,645 MSRP

XLT

$34,965 MSRP

8

XLT

$34,965 MSRP

9

XLT

$35,965 MSRP

10

XLT

$35,965 MSRP

11

XLT

$36,475 MSRP

12

XLT

$36,475 MSRP

13

Titanium

$38,560 MSRP

Live inventory

Chrysler Town & Country vs Ford Transit Connect FAQ

Which is better: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2023 Ford Transit Connect on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country starts lower at $29,995. Live Chrysler Town & Country listings start at $9,417. Live Ford Transit Connect listings start at $12,148.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,995).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2023 Ford Transit Connect leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better horsepower: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on horsepower in this comparison (283).
Which has better seats: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,600).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2016 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Transit Connect (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).