Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
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 | 3,089 mm | 2,703 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,189 mm | 4,460 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,770 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,051 kg | 1,403 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 60 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 818 mm | 173 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 0 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,257 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 215 L | 700 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 7.6 | -5.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 7.6 | -4.6 L |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2011 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 |