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2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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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 | 110.0 in | 11.6 in |
| Length | 203.6 in | 189.8 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 79.6 in | 72.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 57.9 in | 12 in |
| Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3338 lb. | 992 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 57.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 45.5 in | -4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 56.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 54.9 in | 9.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.6 in | 4.4 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 16.4 | 71.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 124.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| 2018 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| 2018 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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