2021 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2020 Kia Sedona

2021 Chrysler Pacifica

2020 Kia Sedona

Select style

Hybrid Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pacifica Hybrid Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$47,132	$48,985
Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle	N/A	N/A	$52,306	$54,490
Pacifica Hybrid Touring FWD	N/A	N/A	$42,073	$43,605
Pacifica Hybrid Touring L FWD	N/A	N/A	$44,338	$46,015
Pacifica Limited AWD	17	25	$47,963	$49,870
Pacifica Limited FWD	19	28	$44,133	$45,795
Pacifica Pinnacle AWD	17	25	$52,928	$55,150
Pacifica Pinnacle FWD	19	28	$48,833	$50,795
Pacifica Touring AWD	17	25	$38,375	$39,670
Pacifica Touring FWD	19	28	$35,560	$36,675
Pacifica Touring L AWD	17	25	$41,236	$42,715
Pacifica Touring L FWD	19	28	$38,422	$39,720
Voyager L FWD	19	28	$27,618	$28,160
Voyager LX FWD	19	28	$30,393	$30,870

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona EX FWD	18	24	$32,353	$33,700
Sedona L FWD	18	24	$26,634	$27,600
Sedona LX FWD	18	24	$29,336	$30,400
Sedona SX FWD	18	24	$39,841	$41,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,132

$32,353

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,985

$33,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$816 / month

$562 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is ready for anything your family may throw at it, from crumbs and half-eaten gummy bears to winter travel.

The 2020 Kia Sedona provides minivan versatility, but it’s overshadowed by its crossover SUV stablemates.

TCC Likes

AWD option
Great standard safety tech
Spacious, refined interior

Serene interior
Comfortable ride
Good standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Hybrid is front-wheel drive only
Sliding doors considered dorky, to dorks
Rear seats not so comfy

Thirsty powertrain
Expensive active safety gear
Rivals offer more

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

18 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165

165.8

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

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

66.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

63.9

Third Leg Room (in)

36.5

34.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

49.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

204.3

201.4

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

69.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.2

68.8

Wheelbase (in)

121.6

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.6

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

68.2

68.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

33.9

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

Brakes

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/65HR17

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TMK

Front Tire Size

P235/65HR17

P235/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TMK

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5010

4503

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.3 L/204

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 5200

Mileage

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT

Automatic w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.51

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

DFQ

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Pacifica

Kia Sedona

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)