Model Year | 2021 | 2006 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 107.4 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 190.2 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 72.2 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 57.2 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4521 lb. | 3280 lb. | 1241 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 | 53.6 in | 11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 15.8 | 71.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 124.7 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 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |