Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | |
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 manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,089 mm | 2,570 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,189 mm | 4,049 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,720 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,051 kg | 1,205 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 43 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 790 mm | 201 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,257 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 425 L | 490 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 15.0 | -13 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 1,410 L | 2 L |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2017 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 |