2018 Toyota Sienna vs. 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Size Comparison

First, let?s take a look at the size of these two vehicles. When you look at overall exterior size, the 2018 Toyota Sienna has an overall length of 200.2 inches, a width of 78.1 inches, and a height of 70.7 inches. The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has an overall length of 203.6 inches, a width of 79.6 inches, and a height of 69.9 inches.

Cargo capacity is another important size consideration. The 2018 Toyota Sienna gives you 39.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row of seating, 87.1 cubic feet behind the second row, and 150 cubic feet behind the first row of seating. On the other hand, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica gives you 32.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 87.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 140.5 cubic feet behind the first row of seating.

As you can see, these vehicles are very similar in size. However, the 2018 Toyota Sienna gives you the advantage when it comes to cargo space. The 2018 Sienna offers you more cargo space behind the third row, and more overall cargo space.

Interior Differences

Next, let?s take a look at what these vehicles offer you on the inside. We will check out the seating options as well as the different interior features that come standard on these two vehicles.

For the 2018 Toyota Sienna, the standard seating is seven passengers, but you can get seating for up to eight if you want to. As for standard interior features, you get the Entune 3.0 infotainment system, a 7-inch touchscreen display, five USB ports, Bluetooth, smartphone integration, and Siri Eyes Free.

The 2018 Toyota Sienna also gives you the Toyota Safety Sense suite of advanced safety features standard. These standard safety features include lane departure warning, automatic high beams, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and a pre-collision pedestrian detection system.

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica also has standard seating for seven with the option of seating for eight. The Pacifica offers you standard interior features that include a proximity key, voice commands, Bluetooth, a USB port, Uconnect infotainment, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a six-speaker stereo.

When you take a look at the interior features that come standard in these vehicles, they have some similarities. Both of these vehicles give you standard infotainment with 7-inch touchscreen displays, Bluetooth, and more. However, when it comes to standard safety features, one vehicle stands out. The 2018 Toyota Sienna offers you a lot of advanced safety features with its standard Toyota Safety Sense. The Pacifica offers you some of those features, but they don?t come standard, so you will have to pay more to get them.

Performance

Next, we will look at a performance comparison of these two vehicles. When you are looking to purchase a vehicle, you will want to be sure you are getting the performance you are looking for, so we are going to take a closer look at the performance of the 2018 Toyota Sienna and the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.

The 2018 Toyota Sienna gives you a 3.5-liter V6 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine gives you 296-horsepower. When it comes to fuel efficiency, you get 19 city and 27 highway miles per gallon from the 2018 Toyota Sienna.

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that gives you 287-horsepower. This engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and it has front-wheel drive. For fuel efficiency, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica gives you 18 city miles per gallon and 28 highway miles per gallon.

Overall, the 2018 Toyota Sienna has the more powerful engine. Also, when it comes to fuel efficiency, these vehicles are extremely similar with just one mile per gallon difference between both the city and highway estimates.

Pricing

Price is another important consideration when determining which vehicle you should make yours. You want to be sure the price of the vehicle fits in your budget, but you also want to be sure you are getting a good deal for your money. Check out the pricing of these two minivans below.

The 2018 Toyota Sienna has a base price of $30,850, and it can go up to a price of $47,355 for the highest trim level. The base price of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is $26,995. If you would like a higher trim option for the Pacifica, the highest trim level starts at a price of $44,095.

As you can see, the 2018 Toyota Sienna starts out a little bit more expensive than the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. However, you have to take into account what you are getting for your money. The 2018 Toyota Sienna offers you more cargo space than the Pacifica, more standard safety features, and a more powerful performance. That means the 2018 Toyota Sienna is probably a better option for your money.

Which is Right for You?

Above, we compared the size, interior features, performance, and pricing of the 2018 Toyota Sienna and the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. In the size comparison, we found that the 2018 Toyota Sienna offers you more cargo space. When it comes to interior features, the Toyota Sienna gives you more standard safety technology. As for performance, the Sienna gives you the engine with more horsepower. Finally, we looked at price. The Chrysler Pacifica is the cheaper option between these two vehicles, but you get more features and capability with the Toyota Sienna; this means the Toyota Sienna might be a better option for your money.

Which of these vehicles is right for you? Only you can decide that, but we think the 2018 Toyota Sienna wins this comparison.