Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 106.4 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 175.6 in | 28 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 69.7 in | 9.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 52.8 in | 17.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3094 lb. | 1236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 54.8 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.7 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 54.9 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 48.1 in | 16.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 32.2 in | 6.8 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 7.6 | 79.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 132.9 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 |
2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |