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Chrysler Pacifica vs. Kia Carnival

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$41,595
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Starting MSRP
$41,595
$37,490
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
18 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
287 hp
287 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
287 @ 6400
287 @ 6400
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4000
260 @ 5000
Displacement
3.6 L/220
3.5 L/212
Transmission Options
  • 9-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
18 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Rear Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P235/65HR17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P235/65HR17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
17 X 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Arm
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Trailing Arm
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
38 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
32 ft³
40 ft³
Second Head Room
40 in
40 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
141 ft³
145 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
80 in
79 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
48 in
N/A
Front Hip Room
59 in
60 in
Height, Overall
70 in
69 in
Wheelbase
122 in
122 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Third Head Room
39 in
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
165 ft³
168 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
63 in
63 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
88 ft³
87 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
64 in
64 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
7 in
Second Hip Room
65 in
66 in
Track Width, Rear
68 in
69 in
Track Width, Front
68 in
69 in
Third Hip Room
50 in
50 in
Length, Overall
204 in
203 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Third Leg Room
37 in
36 in
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Third Shoulder Room
61 in
60 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
360 lbs
350 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Base Curb Weight
4,521 lbs
4,852 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,600 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,600 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
360 lbs
350 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
660
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
180

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Chrysler Pacifica2027 Kia Carnival
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2027 Kia Carnival?

The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Kia Carnival with 22 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2027 Kia Carnival?

The 2027 Kia Carnival is cheaper than the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica with a $37,490 starting MSRP versus a $41,595 starting MSRP.

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