Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,089 mm | 2,550 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,171 mm | 4,120 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,786 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,260 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 48 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 991 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 671 L | 244 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 23.7 | -21.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 1,512 L | 2 L |
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 |
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.