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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
214 kW@6400
355 Nm@4000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 9-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,089 mm 2,616 mm 1 mm
Length 5,189 mm 4,559 mm 1 mm
Width 2,022 mm 1,781 mm 1 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,215 kg 1,560 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 64 L 8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,019 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,621 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,044 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,600 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,646 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 991 mm 965 mm 26 mm
Headroom, Row 3 983 mm 0 mm 983 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,554 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,257 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 927 mm 0 mm 927 mm
Total Legroom 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 915 L 949 L -34 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 2,478 L 33.5 -31.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,979 L 1,934 L 2 L

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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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