Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Nissan Maxima | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 109.3 in | 12.3 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 190.6 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 73.2 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 57.8 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4521 lb. | 3556 lb. | 965 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 56.3 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.4 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 55.1 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 53.9 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.6 in | 4.4 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 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 14.2 | 73.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 126.3 ft3 |
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 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |