Chrysler Pacifica (2018) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2018	2016
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	9-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.6 in	103.9 in	17.7 in
Length	203.6 in	180.9 in	22.7 in
Width	79.6 in	70.7 in	8.9 in
Height	69.9 in	66.4 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3624 lb.	706 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	57.0 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	0.0 in	59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.0 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.0 in	56.5 in	6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	0.0 in	64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.0 in	1 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)	81 in (over 2 rows)	35.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	34.4 ft³	-2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.5 ft³	34.4	53.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	140.5 ft³	74.7 ft³	65.8 ft³

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Chrysler has revised its "Stow 'n Go" seats a few times to improve their comfort, and the latest ones are better. But they still feel smaller, firmer, and less comfortable than the conventional captain's chairs in competitors. This noted, unless you'll regularly carry adults in back, and they're picky about seat comfort, the Pacifica's seats should be good enough. A removable center seat for the second row has been added to the options list. With this seat the Pacifica can, like the Sienna and Odyssey, carry eight people in a pinch. But the same seat in the Sienna is much more comfortable. The Pacifica's third row is more competitive in terms of comfort. Roominess in both cases is better than in the Kia Sedona, perhaps about even with the Toyota Sienna, and less than in the Honda Odyssey, which is the roomiest of the bunch. If you're used to a crossover any of these minivans will seem very roomy. The third-row seats in most crossovers aren't in the same league. see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD	The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Chrysler Pacifica review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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