Model Year | 2021 | 2010 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6400 355 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,089 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,189 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,022 mm | 1,910 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,215 kg | 1,895 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 73 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,600 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,646 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 973 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 922 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,257 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 742 mm | 185 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 292 L | 623 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,478 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,979 L | 2,701 L | 1 L |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |