| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 112.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 198.5 in | 200.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Width | 79.3 in | 74.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 60.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4511 lb. | 3814 lb. | 697 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 57.8 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.5 in | 57.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 41.9 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.9 in | 0.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.9 in | 0.0 in | 29.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.6 ft3 | 21.2 | 22.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |