| Model Year | 2019 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 114.6 in | 7 in |
| Length | 203.6 in | 180.7 in | 22.9 in |
| Width | 79.6 in | 70.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 79.3 in | -9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3425 lb. | 905 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 51.1 in | -11 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 54.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 50.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 50.5 in | -10.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 59.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 59.8 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 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 in (over 2 rows) | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -45.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 78.1 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
| 2019 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 |
| 2019 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 |
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review | ||
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect.