Chrysler Pacifica (2017) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2012) Specs

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	9-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.6 in	106.3 in	15.3 in
Length	203.6 in	178.3 in	25.3 in
Width	79.6 in	69.9 in	9.7 in
Height	69.9 in	56.5 in	13.4 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	2661 lb.	1669 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	12.8 gal.	6.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	55.9 in	7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	53.5 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.6 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.1 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.0 in	54.8 in	8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	52.7 in	12.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	33.1 in	5.9 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	39.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	17.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.5 ft³	14.8	72.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	140.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	125.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	0	Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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