Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Chrysler Pacifica
2016 -
Volkswagen Sharan
2010 - 2015
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Chrysler Pacifica is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Sharan has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 3.6 (petrol)1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Sharan is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 291 HP140 - 200 HP
Torque: 355 NM240 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds8.3 - 10.9 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Sharan are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Chrysler Pacifica. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.75.5 - 8.4
Chrysler Pacifica petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Sharan.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 131 mm (5.2 inches)163 mm (6.4 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Sharan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 5.18 m4.85 m
Width: 2.02 m1.90 m
Height: 1.78 m1.74 m
Chrysler Pacifica is larger.
Chrysler Pacifica is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 12 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 915 litres885 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
3979 litres2430 litres
Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage capacity.
Chrysler Pacifica has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Sharan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 1549 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`724~ 2`342
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 24 40011 000
Pros and Cons: Chrysler Pacifica has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • more spacious trunk with the seats down
Volkswagen Sharan has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
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