Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 118.9 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 202.0 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 78.3 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 69.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4387 lb. | -57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 63.2 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 65.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 65.9 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.9 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 60.5 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 50.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 34.0 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -1 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 |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |