Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Chrysler Pacifica (2017) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Chrysler Pacifica
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	121.6 in	-11.6 in
Length	189.8 in	203.6 in	-13.8 in
Width	72.2 in	79.6 in	-7.4 in
Height	57.9 in	69.9 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	3417 lb.	4330 lb.	-913 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	63.8 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.0 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.1 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.6 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	63.0 in	-6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	64.8 in	-9.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	39.0 in	-4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.5 in	-36.5 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-36.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.4 ft³	32.3 ft³	-15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.4	87.5 ft³	-71.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.4 ft³	140.5 ft³	-124.1 ft³

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2017	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

2017 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

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