Chrysler Pacifica (2018) vs. Subaru Legacy (2020) Specs

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2020 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year	2018	2020
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Subaru Legacy
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	9-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.6 in	108.3 in	13.3 in
Length	203.6 in	190.6 in	13 in
Width	79.6 in	72.4 in	7.2 in
Height	69.9 in	59.1 in	10.8 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3779 lb.	551 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	58.1 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	0.0 in	59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.8 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.2 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.0 in	57.4 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	0.0 in	64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.5 in	-0.5 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)	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	34.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	15.1 ft³	17.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.5 ft³	15.1	72.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	140.5 ft³	15.1 ft³	125.4 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

2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2021	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment. --- Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective. --- The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them. --- The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle. --- see full Subaru Legacy review

2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2021	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review

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