Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,042 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,014 mm | 1,925 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,020 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 73 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,034 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,537 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 912 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,473 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,064 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 759 mm | 704 mm | 55 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 391 L | -23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,235 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,251 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.