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Chrysler Pacifica (2019) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2019 2012  
Model Chrysler Pacifica Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6400
262 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
263 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 9-speed automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.6 in 103.9 in 17.7 in
Length 203.6 in 177.4 in 26.2 in
Width 79.6 in 69.1 in 10.5 in
Height 69.9 in 57.9 in 12 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3281 lb. 1049 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.1 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 54.9 in 8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 53.7 in 5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 42.0 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.7 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.0 in 54.0 in 9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.8 in 52.2 in 12.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 36.2 in 2.8 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 17.0 ft3 15.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.5 ft3 17.0 70.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.5 ft3 42.8 ft3 97.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 
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