Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 121.6 in | -18.1 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 204.3 in | -32.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.6 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 69.9 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3456 lb. | 4883 lb. | -1427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 63.8 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.0 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.0 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 64.8 in | -12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 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 | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.6 | 87.5 ft3 | -60.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -77.7 ft3 |
2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.
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 |