Model Year | 2020 | 2015 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 101.2 in | 20.4 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 159.3 in | 44.3 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 67.7 in | 11.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 57.3 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 53.1 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.1 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 52.1 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 51.2 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 31.1 in | 7.9 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 15.0 | 72.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 90.9 ft3 |
2020 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 |
2020 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |