The Pacifica might not be the fastest minivan, but it is nowhere is this front-wheel-drive vehicle is sluggish. The 3.6-liter V6 engine under the hood of this minivan produces 287 horsepower, redlining at 6400 rpm and 262 pound-feet of torque redlining at 4000 rpm along with the 9-speed automatic transmission, the 0-60, and the top speed of this minivan is still not revealed by Chrysler so it is expected to provide the same numbers like the previous model as there no major changes made on the Pacifica. The gas version of the Pacifica is more powerful than the hybrid model which comes with a 3.6-liter Hybrid V6 engine that produces less horsepower than the normal V6 and is also slower. The hybrid Pacifica needs 0.6 more seconds than the normal gas version to reach 60 from a complete standstill position. Overall this minivan is a fast vehicle but not the fastest in its segment.
Models
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Chrysler Pacifica
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Kia Carnival
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Toyota Sienna
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Honda Odessey
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MSRP
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$38,620
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$34,565
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$38,220
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$38,865
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Engine
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3.6-liter V6
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3.6-liter Regular V6
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2.5-liter Gas/Electric Inline-4
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3.5-liter Regular V6
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Drivetrain
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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Transmission
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9-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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1-speed CVT
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10-speed automatic
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Power (horsepower)
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287 hp @ 6400 rpm
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290 hp @ 6400rpm
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245 hp @ 6000 rpm
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280 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Torque
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262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
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262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
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176 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
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262 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
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0 to 60 MPH
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7.3 seconds
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7 seconds
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7.9 seconds
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6.5 seconds
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Quarter Mile
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N/A
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N/A
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15.8 seconds
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15.1 seconds
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Top Speed
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111 mph
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118 mph
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116 mph
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111 mph
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In terms of engine and performance, the 2024 Carnival takes the first position, this minivan goes from 0-60 within 7 seconds and has a top speed of 118 mph. The Carnival is followed by the 2023 Odessey which comes in the second position, this Japanese minivan goes from 0-60 within 6.5 seconds and also has a respectable top speed of 111mph. Now in third position comes the Pacifica which has a top speed of 111 mph which is average considering its price and goes from 0-60 in 7.3 seconds. And at last, position comes the 2024 Sienna which goes from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 116 mph.
2024 Chrysler Pacifica Ride and Handling
The Pacifica is a very comfortable vehicle that is spacious and mainly made for families., The seats of this vehicle are quite comfortable even for long rides, the front seats also come with heated front seats which works fine, however, the second-row seats are not that comfortable when compared to its direct rivals also the legroom is quite less. However, the third row of seats is found to be more comfortable than the second row of seats and the spacing is also comfortable
2024 Chrysler Pacifica Braking Performance
The Chrysler Pacifica in its segment of minivans offers quite an acceptable braking performance which is on par with the leaders of the segment. The braking in this vehicle is average and also quite easy to control, other than that it comes with several braking features that somewhat enhance its average braking performance, some of the features that receive some limelight when it comes to Pacifica’s braking performance are: Full-speed forward collision with active braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, etc. All of these features assure that the Chrysler minivan stops and prevents any kind of accident. The size of the brake rotors has are quiet but these rotors don’t provide that much braking force, also there is no data available on its 60-0 braking performance. But it is expected that the 2024 Pacifica will come with similar brakes with some minor tweaks.
Model
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Chrysler Pacifica
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Kia Carnival
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Toyota Sienna
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Honda Odessey
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Brake Rotors (front) (in)
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13
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12.8
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12.9
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12.6
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Brake Rotors (rear) (in)
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13
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12.8
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12.5
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13
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4521
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4431
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4610
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4482
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60-0 (-ft)
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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At first, position is the Honda Odyssey which provides an impressive braking performance and overshadows the rivals coming with quite large and powerful brakes, this vehicle delivers smooth and responsive braking. At second position comes the Toyota Sienna which has an above-average braking performance with its big rotors and features that enhances the braking performance of this Toyota minivan. At third position comes the Kia Carnival, which provides an average braking performance with its rotor and array of features that enhances the braking of this vehicle, and at last position comes the Chrysler Pacifica which for its price provides average braking and because of that, it falls at the last place in terms of braking performance.