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Chrysler Pacifica (2020) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Kia Sorento specs.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2020 2012  
Model Chrysler Pacifica Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6400
262 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 9-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.6 in 106.3 in 15.3 in
Length 203.6 in 183.9 in 19.7 in
Width 79.6 in 74.2 in 5.4 in
Height 69.9 in 67.3 in 2.6 in
Curb Weight 4505 lb. 3935 lb. 570 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 19.8 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.2 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 59.3 in 4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 56.3 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.3 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.2 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.0 in 58.7 in 4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.8 in 55.9 in 8.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 37.6 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.7 in 36.7 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.2 in 53.8 in 7.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.6 in 44.4 in 5.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.5 in 31.3 in 5.2 in
Total Legroom 116.6 in (over 3 rows) 110.2 in (over 3 rows) 6.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 9.1 ft3 23.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.5 ft3 37.0 ft3 50.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.5 ft3 72.5 ft3 68 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. 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 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
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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