Ram C/V vs Chrysler Town and Country

The Ram C/V is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 21 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Chrysler Town and Country, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Ram C/V leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2015

Ram C/V

Minivan - 2WD · 2 configurations

21mpg combined (best)
All Ram C/V specs

2015–2016

Chrysler Town and Country

Minivan - 2WD · 4 configurations

20mpg combined (best)
All Chrysler Town and Country specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricRam C/VChrysler Town and Country
Best combined MPG21 mpg20 mpg
Best city MPG18 mpg17 mpg
Best highway MPG26 mpg25 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,950$3,100
Lowest CO2 output433 g/mi445 g/mi
Engines offered3.6, FFVFFV, 3.6
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic 6-spd
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegular, Gasoline or E85Gasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classMinivan - 2WDMinivan - 2WD
Years covered2015–20152015–2016
Configurations on record24

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

C/V vs Town and Country: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ram C/V or the Chrysler Town and Country?

The Ram C/V is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 21 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Chrysler Town and Country, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ram C/V runs about $2,950 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,100 for the Chrysler Town and Country — a difference of roughly $150 per year.

What engines do the C/V and Town and Country offer?

Ram C/V: 3.6, FFV. Chrysler Town and Country: FFV, 3.6.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ram C/V and the Chrysler Town and Country as Minivan - 2WD, so they compete directly.

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