Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 124.0 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 204.1 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 77.6 in | 2 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 71.9 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4291 lb. | 39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 63.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 65.6 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 41.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 66.2 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 67.4 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 42.1 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 61.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 50.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 39.6 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 87.7 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -5.2 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 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |