Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chrysler Pacifica (2018) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2008 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2008  
Model Chrysler Pacifica Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.6 in 103.9 in 17.7 in
Length 203.6 in 176.6 in 27 in
Width 79.6 in 69.1 in 10.5 in
Height 69.9 in 57.7 in 12.2 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 2808 lb. 1522 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 54.9 in 8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 54.9 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.9 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.0 in 54.0 in 9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.8 in 53.9 in 10.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 36.3 in 2.7 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) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 38.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 17.1 ft3 15.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.5 ft3 17.1 70.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.5 ft3 43.8 ft3 96.7 ft3

Return to top

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3

2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very sporty seats, excellent lumber support. Seats will ensure that you stay where you are supposed to be, even in tight cornering. After a straight 12hr trip, the seat still feels comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of leg space & head room, and seat adjustments possible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This IS a smaller car. That being said, if the front seats are all the way back, people in the back had better sit Indian-style on the seats. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda 3 has very limited footroom except when the driver is of very small stature.it helps somewhat if you puchsae the model with the height adjustable seat.seat fabric on the none leather models goes bally,and becomes difficult to clean!! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats are really small and tight legroom. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Minivans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chrysler models.