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Chrysler Pacifica (2021) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

2021 Chrysler Pacifica and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2021 2009  
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
 
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 204.3 in 179.5 in 24.8 in
Width 79.6 in 70.1 in 9.5 in
Height 69.9 in 65.9 in 4 in
Curb Weight 4883 lb. 3440 lb. 1443 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 49.5 in 0.0 in 49.5 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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