Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Sorento | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 106.7 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 179.8 in | 23.8 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 73.3 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4112 lb. | 218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 58.9 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.3 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 58.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 58.0 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.1 in | 2.9 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 31.4 | 56.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 74.1 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 Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |