Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 112.2 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 192.3 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 72.8 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 72.0 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4446 lb. | -116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 58.3 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.5 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 58.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.6 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.2 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 36.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 57.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 44.0 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 28.1 in | 8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 11.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 |
2019 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 |
2019 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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |