NAVIGATION
Introduction
Sixth Place
Fifth Place
Fourth Place
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Conclusion
Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Space
Top 14 Features
Chart - Dimensions
Chart - Engine & Tranny
Chart - Performance
Chart - Suspension
Chart - Safety Features
Chart - Crash Testing
Chart - Warranty
Seat Removal
Consumer Commentary
Final Rankings
Scoring Explanation

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Comparison Tests

2001 Minivan Comparison Test
Chart - Engine & Tranny Specs
By Miles Cook
Date Posted 06-07-2001

Engine/Transmission/Fuel Economy
  Chrysler Town & Country Limited Ford Windstar Limited Honda Odyssey EX
Type 12-valve OHV V6 12-valve OHV V6 24-valve SOHC V6
Displacement, liters 3.8 3.8 3.5
Horsepower, SAE net at rpm 215 @ 5,000 200 @ 4,900 210 @ 5,200
Torque, ft-lbs. at rpm 245 @ 4,000 240 @ 3,600 229 @ 4,300
Transaxle 4-spd automatic 4-spd automatic 4-spd automatic
Final drive ratio, :1 3.43 3.56 3.94
Fuel Economy, EPA city/hwy estimates 17/23 mpg 18/24 mpg 18/25 mpg
Fuel Economy, observed 19.7 mpg 19.4 mpg 19.6 mpg

  Mazda MPV ES Pontiac Montana Toyota Sienna XLE
Type 24-valve DOHC V6 12-valve OHV V6 24-valve DOHC V6
Displacement, liters 2.5 3.4 3.0
Horsepower, SAE net at rpm 160 @ 6,250 185 @ 5,200 210 @ 5,800
Torque, ft-lbs. at rpm 165 @ 4,250 210 @ 4,000 220 @ 4,400
Transaxle 4-spd automatic 4-spd automatic 4-spd automatic
Final drive ratio, :1 4.37 3.29 3.71
Fuel Economy, EPA city/hwy estimates 18/23 mpg 19/26 mpg 19/24 mpg
Fuel Economy, observed 18.4 mpg 19.8 mpg 20.5 mpg