Model Year | 2021 | 2023 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,089 mm | 2,814 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,189 mm | 4,801 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,900 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,051 kg | 1,749 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 67 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,059 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 935 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,257 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 752 mm | 175 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,863 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 357 L | 558 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 1,274 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 2,138 L | 1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.