Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs Toyota Sienna

When you're looking for a vehicle with the best roominess, comfort, and versatility, the minivan is still one of the best options, especially when many brands are transforming these once-utilitarian transportation solutions into mobile luxury suites.

And for the 2023 model year, the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna are continuing to lead the charge, with many segment-first innovations and luxurious amenities only possible with minivan-levels of space. Both of these vehicles have proven their success with millions of units sold across the world.

Let's take a closer look at these two top contenders in the minivan segment: the Chrysler Pacifica and the Toyota Sienna.

       

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Highlights

Once again, Chrysler's 2023 Pacifica leads the minivan category with lots of thoughtful features and customization for today's outgoing families. It was the first minivan to offer a choice between gasoline and hybrid powertrains, and is still the only one in the segment to include a plug-in hybrid variant in its lineup.

The Pacifica Hybrid is capable of more than 30 miles of electric-only driving range, and has an overall range of over 500 miles thanks to its pairing with a modified 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. You get the power of a larger displacement engine as well as the improved efficiency from the hybrid system's regenerative abilities.

Now in its sixth generation, the Pacifica has introduced nearly 40 features that have never been seen on a minivan, and this is a large part of the reason why Chrysler has been able to sell over 15 million minivans since 1983.

Thanks to its pioneering spirit, the 2023 Pacifica is one of the most luxurious family vehicles available today, and it's also rugged and flexible enough to handle the ever-changing demands of a growing household. For example, on the Pacifica Pinnacle model, you'll be treated to a suede headliner as well as caramel Nappa leather-trimmed seats and second-row pillows, all detailed with premium cross-stitching and embossed logos.

And with just one or two simple moves, these posh seats can be tilted for easy third-row access or folded and completely stowed away to create additional cargo room. The available integrated vacuum powered by RIDGID also helps you keep the cabin pristine after a long day's adventure.

This level of luxury and convenience continues with the multitude of technologies that are available in the Pacifica, like the Uconnect 5 system with built-in Amazon Fire TV, an interior FamCAM to monitor young children, and one of the best rear-seat entertainment systems with dual screens and independent media sources. Each display has its own Alexa-enable voice remote so you can go beyond entertainment, and access just about everything that's supported by Alexa, like security cameras, live updates, and more.

In terms of performance, the 2023 Pacifica is the only minivan in the segment with an all-wheel drive system that's capable of sending 100% of its power to the rear wheels, giving you a sportier driving style or additional traction on tough terrain. Having this versatility to distribute torque from the 287 horsepower Pentastar V6 also means the Pacifica has a maximum towing capability of up to 3,600 pounds.

And just like with its trailblazing innovations, the Pacifica leads by example by offering the most standard safety and security features of any vehicle in the entire automotive industry. The list of highlights includes advanced driver-assistive functions like full-speed forward collision warning with active braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, pedestrian automatic emergency braking system, rear cross path detection, and so much more.