| Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 104.3 in | 17.3 in |
| Length | 204.3 in | 171.6 in | 32.7 in |
| Width | 79.6 in | 71.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 57.7 in | 12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4521 lb. | 2958 lb. | 1563 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 55.6 in | 8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 53.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 52.7 in | 12.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 33.2 in | 5.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 41.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 23.8 | 63.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 95.7 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review | |
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |