Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6400 355 Nm@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6300 340 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,089 mm | 2,852 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,171 mm | 4,872 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,786 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,653 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 61 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 955 mm | 36 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 428 L | 487 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 15.1 | -13.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 15.1 | -12.1 L |
2020 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 |
2020 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |