Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Routan to the dealership as the Chrysler Town and Country.
There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Routan is a little more economical than the Town and Country.
Regarding gas mileage, the Volkswagen Routan and the Chrysler Town and Country don't differ much.
The Volkswagen is significantly pricier than the Chrysler Town and Country in terms of MSRP.
Utility
The Chrysler Town and Country and the Volkswagen Routan can accommodate the same number of passengers.
There's no clear winner between the Chrysler Town and Country and the Volkswagen as far as hauling capacity.
Towing is considerably more the Town and Country's forte than it is the Volkswagen Routan's.
Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Chrysler Town and Country than with the Routan, because both offer comparable ranges.
Dimensions
The Chrysler Town and Country's tank is almost the same size as the Volkswagen's, though the Volkswagen's is somewhat bigger.
The Chrysler Town and Country and the Routan compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Volkswagen Routan and the Chrysler Town and Country likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Routan has a larger engine than the Chrysler Town and Country. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more.
Warranty
The Volkswagen and the Chrysler Town and Country have the same basic warranty.