Chrysler Pacifica (2018) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2018	2008
Model	Chrysler Pacifica	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	9-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.6 in	105.1 in	16.5 in
Length	203.6 in	188.7 in	14.9 in
Width	79.6 in	69.7 in	9.9 in
Height	69.9 in	63.2 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3605 lb.	725 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.8 in	54.4 in	9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	51.0 in	8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	44.1 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.0 in	53.7 in	9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	52.6 in	12.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	33.9 in	5.1 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)	78 in (over 2 rows)	38.6 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	66.2 ft³	74.3 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

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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