Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 91.7 in | 29.9 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 157.3 in | 46.3 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 67.7 in | 11.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 49.0 in | 20.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 53.2 in | 10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 50.6 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 0.0 in | 63 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 0.0 in | 64.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 0.0 in | 39 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 27 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 5.3 | 82.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 135.2 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 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |