2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2017 Nissan Quest

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Nissan Quest

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Hybrid Platinum FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pacifica Hybrid Platinum FWD	N/A	N/A	$44,895	$44,995
Pacifica Hybrid Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$41,895	$41,995
Pacifica LX FWD	19	28	$28,850	$28,995
Pacifica Limited FWD	19	28	$41,198	$42,895
Pacifica Touring FWD	19	28	$30,131	$30,995
Pacifica Touring Plus FWD	19	28	$33,851	$34,995
Pacifica Touring-L FWD	19	28	$33,851	$34,995
Pacifica Touring-L Plus FWD	19	28	$36,920	$38,295

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Platinum CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest Platinum CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A
Quest S CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A
Quest SL CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A
Quest SV CVT	20	27	N/A	N/A

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,895

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,995

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$750 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.3

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4.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica plays to all the traditional minivan strengths, while it strikes out in exciting new directions in styling and in plug-in hybrid technology.

The 2017 Nissan Quest lacks features compared to most and lacks adequate safety results compared to all. Try before you buy.

TCC Likes

New look is splashy, intriguing
Best-in-class seating system gets even better
Plug-in Hybrid model promises great efficiency

Strong V-6 for a van
Good ride and roadholding
Doesn't look like any other van

TCC Dislikes

No longer cheap
Sliding doors still mean "minivan"
Plug-in loses fold-away second-row seat

Poor crash scores
Spartan base model
Cramped-feeling quarters

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

64.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165

177.8

Third Leg Room (in)

36.5

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

49.5

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.6

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

68.2

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

203.8

200.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.2

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

121.6

118.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

48.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

140.5

108.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

25.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

87.5

63.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

63.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

86.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

36.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TMH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TMH

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55TR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4943

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Engine Order Code

EH3-B

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

240 @ 4400

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

22 (Est)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

DFQ

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.88

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Pacifica

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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