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2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 109.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Length | 203.6 in | 188.4 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 79.6 in | 75.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4045 lb. | 285 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 59.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 59.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 36.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 55.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 42.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 29.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 45.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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