Chrysler Pacifica vs Toyota Sienna

While minivans may not be considered as stylish as SUVs or other types of cars, hundreds of thousands of them are sold in the US every year. The Chrysler Pacifica regularly tops the charts of minivans sold. It does face stiff competition, however, from vehicles like the Toyota Sienna. Both of these vans are large enough to load up the family and take them away for the weekend – but which would you rather drive? This post is going to compare the two vehicles, so that you can figure out which is the best option for you and yours.

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Engine Power and Hybrid Efficiency

Both the 2021 Pacifica and 2021 Sienna can be had as hybrid cars. The Pacifica hybrid model makes 260 horsepower with its twin on-board motors and the 3.6L V6 engine that works with them. The non-hybrid option also has a 3.6L V6, which outputs 287 horsepower, but with lower fuel economy. The EPA estimates that the Pacifica hybrid gets more than 80 miles to the gallon (electric equivalent).

The Sienna is only offered as a hybrid. It enjoys a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors, which together get 243 horsepower. All-wheel drive is an available feature, which sees a third motor added exclusively to power the back wheels.

Suitable for your Family

The Chrysler Pacifica is chock-full of features. In addition to the cup holders, cubbies, and slide-out bins that consumers love about the car, there is an optional vacuum cleaner! The minivan can be configured in different ways, including with Stow n’ Go seats that fold into the floor, allowing drivers to absolutely fill the van with stuff. If you need to empty your kid’s apartment come the end of college, for example, this vehicle has you covered.

The Sienna is also a large minivan with a spacious interior. Funnily enough, the two top trims of the Sienna can be equipped with a vacuum cleaner, just like the Pacifica. The seats can also be configured in different ways, but the Sienna’s seats do not fold into the floor the same way that some of the Pacifica’s can.

Both of these vehicles have all of the modern connectivity features that consumers expect. They support Android Auto, Apple Carplay, and can interact with Amazon’s Alexa. The Pacifica’s front touch screen is a little larger than the Sienna’s, however. Both vans have lots of safety features, like standard blind-spot monitoring and automated emergency braking.

Conclusion: Pacifica vs Sienna

These vans are both in the same broad price range. As such, they have to be judged on their merits. The Pacifica has a stronger powertrain than the Sienna, and a slightly more refined interior. The fuel economy on the hybrid model is also unmatched! There is a reason, after all, that the Chrysler Pacifica has been topping the charts of minivan sales.

Deery of Ames is pleased to carry Chrysler models like the Pacifica. We hope that you’ll visit the dealership soon. Your time there will be both pleasant and useful. We pride ourselves on our strong tradition of service to our community, and know that you’ll be happy when you leave.

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