Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 103.0 in | 18.6 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 179.5 in | 24.1 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 70.1 in | 9.5 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 65.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4505 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1065 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 56.1 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 55.6 in | 7.4 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 33.5 | 54 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 72.2 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |