2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2018 Kia Sedona

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

2018 Kia Sedona

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Hybrid Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pacifica Hybrid Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$44,895	$44,995
Pacifica Hybrid Touring L FWD	N/A	N/A	$41,895	$41,995
Pacifica Hybrid Touring Plus FWD	N/A	N/A	$39,895	$39,995
Pacifica L FWD	18	28	$26,865	$26,995
Pacifica LX FWD	19	28	$29,660	$29,795
Pacifica Limited FWD	19	28	$42,364	$44,095
Pacifica Touring L FWD	19	28	$34,783	$35,945
Pacifica Touring L Plus FWD	19	28	$37,666	$39,045
Pacifica Touring Plus FWD	19	28	$31,669	$32,595

Select style

EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona EX FWD	18	24	$31,746	$33,700
Sedona L FWD	18	24	$26,056	$27,000
Sedona LX FWD	18	24	$27,875	$29,000
Sedona SX FWD	18	25	$34,786	$37,000
Sedona SX-L FWD	17	22	$39,396	$42,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,895

$31,746

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,995

$33,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$750 / month

$562 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a winner, combining our favorite minivan with a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain and useful 33-mile electric range

The 2018 Kia Sedona stays the same, while its key rivals launch themselves into a new family-car era.

TCC Likes

Only plug-in hybrid minivan sold
Same handsome styling
Good electric range, high MPG too

Cabin is quiet
UVO infotainment is simple, neat
Apple CarPlay compatible

TCC Dislikes

Seven seats, not eight
Foldaway second row missing
Not inexpensive

Average fuel economy
Safety tech is expensive
Sluggish handling

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

36.5

34.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

49.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.9

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

59.4

Second Leg Room (in)

41.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

66.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

63.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165

165.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

69.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.2

68.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.6

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

68.2

68.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

6.7

Wheelbase (in)

121.6

120.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

87.5

78.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

48.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

140.5

142

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

33.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TMK

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65HR17

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TMK

Front Tire Size

P235/65HR17

P235/60TR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4987

4503

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260

276 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Order Code

EH3

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 5200

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

DFQ

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Pacifica

Kia Sedona

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Emissions

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

8.8

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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