Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 105.7 in | 15.9 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 179.8 in | 23.8 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 70.5 in | 9.1 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 59.5 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3078 lb. | 1252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 56.9 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 55.1 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 53.0 in | 11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.5 in | 4.5 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 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 13.1 | 74.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 127.4 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 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |