2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2018 Toyota Sienna
Minivans might not be as common on the road as they once were, but that hasn't stopped automakers like Chrysler from building one of the strongest options in the industry. For the current model year, Chrysler has gone a long way to improve the Pacifica minivan to better compete with its rival from Toyota. A comparison of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2018 Toyota Sienna shows that the changes made to the Pacifica make it more technologically advanced in several areas as well as offering owners more choices with a newly introduced trim grade. The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is currently available in the Billion Auto Group showroom. Shoppers can schedule a test drive by contacting one of our sales professionals today.
One of the areas where the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is able to outshine the 2018 Toyota Sienna is in available technology. Chrysler has made the minivan's infotainment system compatible with applications from the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto suites. This means that Pacifica drivers and passengers will not miss much when they are road. Most of the apps available for the two kinds of devices can be opened and manipulated from the available touchscreen inside of the 2018 Pacifica. Additionally, the new Uconnect 4 system has been upgraded with quicker start times, more processing power and sharper graphics. Both models offer the option to have a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot equipped, although the Chrysler version can support more devices simultaneously.
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica |  |
2018 Toyota Sienna |
| 3.6-liter, V-6 | Engine | 3.5-L, V-6 |
| 287/262 | Horsepower/Torque | 296/263 |
| 140.5 cu.-ft. | Max. Cargo Space | 150 cu.-ft. |
| 3,600 lbs. | Max Towing | 3,500 lbs. |
Performance specs and interior space
Overall, the 2018 Pacifica and 2018 Sienna are pretty evenly matched in terms of performance scores. Both use very similarly-sized V-6 engines and the amount of power produced by each of them is separated by fewer than 10 horsepower. It is also important to point out that a properly outfitted version of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has a higher towing capacity than what the 2018 Sienna is rated for. Interior space and flexibility is really the name of the game when it comes to minivans. Both models have two of the largest interior volume dimensions in the entire class. Most notably, the 2018 Pacifica can be outfitted with the automaker's highly-celebrated Stow-n-Go seats.
