2021 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2021 Ford Explorer
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MSRP$36,245 | MSRP$32,925 |
Average price$26,785 | Average price$31,488 |
Listings936 | Listings5036 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2021 Chrysler Pacifica Reviews SummaryThe Chrysler Pacifica minivan has undergone a styling and tech refresh for the 2021 model year. It continues to deliver what families want and need from a daily driver. Chrysler continues to offer the model with either a traditional V6 engine or hybrid powertrain and has upped the ante with a new premium Pinnacle trim level. With 97 standard safety features and gobs of well-designed storage space, it’s easy to see why the Pacifica is the perfect choice for many families. | |
2021 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThere was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 287 hp V6 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower287 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 287 hp V6 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower287 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.3 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4521 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height69.9 in |
Length204.3 in | Length198.8 in |
Width90.4 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase121.6 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1725 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3600 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,245 | $32,925 |
Average price | $26,785 | $31,488 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Chrysler Pacifica minivan has undergone a styling and tech refresh for the 2021 model year. It continues to deliver what families want and need from a daily driver. Chrysler continues to offer the model with either a traditional V6 engine or hybrid powertrain and has upped the ante with a new premium Pinnacle trim level. With 97 standard safety features and gobs of well-designed storage space, it’s easy to see why the Pacifica is the perfect choice for many families. | There was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 287 hp V6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 287 hp V6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.3 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4521 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 90.4 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1725 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3600 lbs | 5300 lbs |
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