Model Year | 2019 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6400 355 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,089 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,171 mm | 4,671 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,885 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 75 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 955 mm | 36 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 932 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 1,128 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 795 mm | 132 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 258 L | 657 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 1,048 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 2,053 L | 1 L |
2019 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 |
2019 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 |
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |