Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 107.4 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 190.6 in | 13 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 72.2 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 56.9 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3446 lb. | 884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 57.4 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.0 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 56.5 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 53.3 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.1 in | 1.9 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 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 16.5 | 71 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 124 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 |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |