Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 106.3 in | 15.3 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 176.4 in | 27.2 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 68.7 in | 10.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 58.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 54.9 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.7 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.5 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 53.1 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 51.2 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.0 in | 3 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 21.6 | 65.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 100.9 ft3 |
2019 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 |
2019 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |