Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 113.7 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 193.4 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 73.7 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4531 lb. | -201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 59.0 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 58.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 55.5 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.9 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 53.1 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 45.3 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 34.9 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 56.8 ft3 |
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |