Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 121.6 in | -22.2 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 204.3 in | -45.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 79.6 in | -11.3 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 69.9 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 4521 lb. | -1831 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 63.8 in | -10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 59.0 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 63.0 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 64.8 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.0 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -40.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 87.5 ft3 | -68.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -92.8 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |