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Chrysler Pacifica (2017) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI specs.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2017 2010  
Model Chrysler Pacifica Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6400
262 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 9-speed automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.6 in 101.5 in 20.1 in
Length 203.6 in 179.3 in 24.3 in
Width 79.6 in 70.1 in 9.5 in
Height 69.9 in 59.2 in 10.7 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3350 lb. 980 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.4 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 54.8 in 9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 0.0 in 59 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.1 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.1 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.0 in 53.1 in 9.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.8 in 0.0 in 64.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 35.5 in 3.5 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) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 40 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 32.8 ft3 -0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.5 ft3 32.8 54.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 140.5 ft3 66.9 ft3 73.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 
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