Chrysler Pacifica (2017) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2020) Specs

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2020 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2020
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	9-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.6 in	111.4 in	10.2 in
Length	203.6 in	191.5 in	12.1 in
Width	79.6 in	72.4 in	7.2 in
Height	69.9 in	57.1 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3580 lb.	750 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	16.4 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.4 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	57.1 in	6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	56.1 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.2 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.1 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.0 in	55.5 in	7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	56.1 in	8.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.7 in	0.3 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)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	35.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	17.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.5 ft³	14.8	72.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	140.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	125.7 ft³

2017 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

2017 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

2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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