Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 121.2 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 202.5 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 76.9 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.9 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4498 lb. | -168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 63.0 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 64.7 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 64.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.3 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 62.0 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 48.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 37.6 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |