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Comfort
The Volkswagen Routan offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Chrysler Town and Country, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Chrysler Town and Country will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Routan.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Volkswagen Routan as you will with the Chrysler Town and Country, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Volkswagen Routan is somewhat more expensive than the Chrysler Town and Country.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Volkswagen Routan carries a much lower Destination Charge than the Chrysler Town and Country.
Dimensions
Since the Volkswagen Routan is much slimmer than the Chrysler Town and Country, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
When looking at overall length, the Volkswagen Routan takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Chrysler Town and Country.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Volkswagen Routan and the Chrysler Town and Country are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Handling
The Volkswagen Routan has a smaller turning radius than the Chrysler Town and Country, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Volkswagen Routan will do just as well as the Chrysler Town and Country, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Volkswagen Routan and the Chrysler Town and Country.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Volkswagen Routan and the Chrysler Town and Country.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Volkswagen Routan as you will in the Chrysler Town and Country.
Warranty
The Volkswagen Routan comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Chrysler Town and Country.
Compare the 2012 Volkswagen Routan and the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. 
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2012 Volkswagen
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2013 Chrysler
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Up to $500 |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | As low as 0.00% |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | As low as 0.50% |
| City MPG: | 17 | 17 |
| Highway MPG: | 25 | -- |
| Engine(s): | V-6 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 - 7 | 7 - 7 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Safety Rating: Front 
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Side
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Rear
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Invoice*: | $25,912 - $42,465 | $29,227 - $38,625 |
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