Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 113.2 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 199.6 in | 4 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 76.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4312 lb. | 18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 59.4 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 58.7 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.0 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 35.4 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 56.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 43.7 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 32.4 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 40 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 39.8 ft3 |
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |