Chrysler Pacifica vs the Competition

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Vs. The Competition: The Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Kia Sedona

The Chrysler Pacifica has remained a formidable contender for families throughout Mechanicsburg, Newport and beyond. From its spacious and ergonomic interior design to its efficient performance and convenient features, the latest iteration of the Chrysler Pacifica stands poised to impress families throughout Duncannon with its exclusive styling and advanced hybrid powertrain. With an array of new features available for the 2019 model year, prospective 2019 Chrysler Pacifica owners may find themselves comparing this uniquely equipped model to worthy contenders such as the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Kia Sedona. However, while these competing models offer a variety of amenities and innovative features of their own, none surpass the all-around versatility provided by the latest evolution of a classic family vehicle: the Chrysler Pacifica.

Engines and Drivetrains

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica provides aspiring owners with the choice of two unique powertrains: a segment-first hybrid vehicle offering 82 MPGe in the city, due to an innovative dual-motor eFlite® electrically variable transmission (EVT), and a next-generation variant of the iconic 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6, paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite® nine-speed automatic transmission for a formidable 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet.

Both the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna offer a 3.5-liter V6 engine, with the former exerting 280 horsepower and the latter producing 296 horsepower. However, while the Toyota Sienna produces marginally greater horsepower specifications, its eight-speed automatic transmission reaches an uninspiring 22 combined miles per gallon in fuel efficiency. The Kia Sedona lags significantly behind the pack, producing 276 horsepower from its lean 3.3-liter engine, and reaching a combined fuel efficiency of only 20 miles per gallon.

Between the optional hybrid powertrain and the marginally larger displacement engine, the Chrysler Pacifica surges ahead of the competition with an ideal culmination of efficiency, power and composure. Due to the larger displacement, peak horsepower and torque specifications are reached sooner than leaner, smaller engines with similar specifications - ultimately maximizing fuel efficiency by remaining at lower RPMs.

Interior Convenience and Technology Features

The latest iteration of the Chrysler Pacifica includes a variety of advanced and innovative features such as:

• Standard active noise cancelling
• Available 13-speaker Premium Alpine sound system, or 20-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• Uconnect® 4 with an accompanying 7-inch or 8.4-inch touchscreen
• Stow 'n Vac integrated vacuum
• Over 100 standard and advanced safety and security features
• An all-new S Appearance Package

With an extensive array of additional features amending those listed above, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica matches or exceeds the various features found within the competition.