Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 118.1 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 200.8 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 77.6 in | 2 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4521 lb. | 4367 lb. | 154 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 64.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 63.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 66.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 61.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.5 in | 49.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 40.5 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | 32.1 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 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |