Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Multivan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 291 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 111 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, but torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Multivan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Multivan 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 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.97 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger, but lower. Chrysler Pacifica is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 12 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 915 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 915 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3979 litres | 5800 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 1821 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`724 | 3`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 400 | 27 600 | |
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