Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,042 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,014 mm | 1,775 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,243 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 52 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,537 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 889 mm | -888 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,473 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,064 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 759 mm | 0 mm | 759 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 416 L | -48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,235 L | 14.7 | -13.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,251 L | 14.7 | -12.7 L |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |