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Chrysler Town & Country vs Pontiac Trans Sport

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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1998 Pontiac Trans Sport

Overview

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXPontiac Trans SportBase
Selected trimLXBase
Body styleMinivanMinivan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)gas
Model year20161998

Pricing & market

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXPontiac Trans SportBase
MSRP$29,995$0 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,417 (best)
Median listing price$11,998 (best)
Highest listing price$15,995 (best)
For sale now3 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXPontiac Trans SportBase
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)19 MPG
City MPG17 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)23 MPG
Fuel tank20 gal20 gal

Performance

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXPontiac Trans SportBase
Horsepower283 hp (best)180 hp
Torque260 lb-ft (best)205 lb-ft
Engine size3.6 L (best)3.4 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXPontiac Trans SportBase
Seating7 seats (best)
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume143.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,600 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Payload1,398 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,652 lbs3,730 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase121.2 in (best)112 in
Length202.8 in (best)187.3 in
Width78.7 in (best)72.7 in
Height67.9 in (best)67.4 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChrysler Town & CountryLXPontiac Trans SportBase
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)5

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 & CountryPontiac Trans Sport
1

LX

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$0 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Touring

$31,875 MSRP

Base

$0 MSRP

3

S

$34,145 MSRP

Montana

$0 MSRP

4

Touring-L

$35,845 MSRP

Montana

$0 MSRP

5

Anniversary Edition

$37,345 MSRP

6

Limited

$38,445 MSRP

7

Limited Platinum

$40,645 MSRP

Live inventory

Chrysler Town & Country vs Pontiac Trans Sport FAQ

Which is better: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Chrysler Town & Country vs 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Based on starting MSRP, the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport starts lower at $0. Live Chrysler Town & Country listings start at $9,417.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
Which has better horsepower: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on horsepower in this comparison (283).
Which has better seats: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,600).