Head-to-head
2025 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2025 Honda Odyssey
The Chrysler Pacifica edges it, 90.3 to 86.1, on fuel & range, performance. The Honda Odyssey is ahead on safety and space & cargo.
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2025 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas minivan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pacifica Hyb…
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B2025 Honda Odyssey
The 2025 Honda Odyssey is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan. The most efficient version, the Odyssey, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall camp…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Chrysler Pacifica
Slight edgeThe Chrysler Pacifica edges it, 90.3 to 86.1, on fuel & range, performance. The Honda Odyssey is ahead on safety and space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2025 Chrysler Pacifica leads by 26.4
Safety 2025 Honda Odyssey leads by 8.8
Performance 2025 Chrysler Pacifica leads by 1.8
| Category · weight | 2025 Chrysler Pacificaoverall 90.3 | 2025 Honda Odysseyoverall 86.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 73.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 73.9 | 82.7 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 98.9 | 99.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 98.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.3 | 86.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chrysler Pacifica: base trim Select FWD · Honda Odyssey: base trim EX-L FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 451 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 30 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,250 against $3,050).
Where the 2025 Honda Odyssey answers
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 5.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 58).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 262 lb-ft.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,605 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, 60-degree dual overhead cam | V6 |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | direct injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | SOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.25 | 3.610 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 69.9 in | 69.6 in |
| Overall length | 204 in | 205 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 118 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 141 cu-ft | 141 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 87.5 cu-ft | 86.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 32.3 cu-ft | 32.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 197 cu-ft | 160 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | 39.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,521 lbs | 4,526 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,526 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,055 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut, coil over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Independent twist-blade with coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers with integrated rebound springs | Compact Multi-Link with Trailing Arms |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric rack and pinion | Dual-Pinion Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.9 ft | 19.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor, single-piston floating caliper | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 BSW | 235/60R18 103H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 19.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 63.8 in | 63.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 63 in | 61.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 60 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
124 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-row all, 3rd-row outboard) Tether Anchors (2nd-row all, 3rd-row all) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Security System | — | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer | — | std |
| 9-Inch Color Touchscreen Display | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| CabinTalk® In-Car PA System | — | std |
| Charging Port, 1st-Row USB-C 3.0A (1) | — | std |
| Charging Ports, 2nd-Row: USB-C 3.0A (x2) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| USB-A 2.5A Smartphone/Audio Interface | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (3rd Row) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front and Cargo) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| HomeLink® Remote System | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Tailgate with Programmable Height | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Front and 2nd-Row Windows | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with 2nd-Row Controls, Humidity Control and Air Filtration | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| 8-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position memory | — | std |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support | — | std |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Leather-Trimmed Seats | — | std |
| Magic Slide® 2nd-Row Seats with Armrests and Walk-in Feature | — | std |
| Multi-Function 2nd-Row Center Seat | — | std |
| One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat® | — | std |
Interior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| 2nd-Row Integrated Sunshades | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Beverage Holders (all rows) | — | std |
| Blue Ambient Light | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder | — | std |
| Front-Row Bag Hook | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Lower Seatback Pockets (2nd-row) | — | std |
| Lower Seatback Pockets (front row) | — | std |
| Map Lights (all rows) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Floor Mats (all rows) | — | std |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | — | std |
| 17 x 7 Cast aluminum wheels — Standard on Select FWD only | std | — |
| 235/65R17 BSW, all-season tires — Yokohama Avid S34 | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | — | std |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down | — | std |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down | — | std |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Power Sliding Doors | — | std |
| Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light | — | std |
| Tailgate Spoiler | — | std |
| Taillights with Integrated LED Light Bars | — | std |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 engine, 287 hp | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Engine stop-start (ESS) technology | std | — |
| Idle Stop | — | std |
| Intelligent Traction Management (Snow Mode) | — | std |
| Nine-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission (948TE) | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms | — | std |
| Dual-Pinion Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Bag Hooks | — | std |
| Rear Storage Well | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChrysler Pacifica
Safety Signal 58 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 10
Owner complaints 31 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Air Bags (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Vehicle Speed Control (7)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V358000 · 141 vehicles
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 26V296000 · 476 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V189000 · 293,264 vehicles
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Air Bags 25V573000 · 985 vehicles
Honda Odyssey
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 451 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (255), Electrical System (237), Unspecified (122)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pacifica Hybrid | Odyssey |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
The Chrysler Pacifica edges it, 90.3 to 86.1, on fuel & range, performance. The Honda Odyssey is ahead on safety and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica scores 90.3 and the 2025 Honda Odyssey 86.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
2025 Chrysler Pacifica: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 10 recalls. 2025 Honda Odyssey: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Where the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 451 filed with NHTSA), is rated 30 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,250 against $3,050). Where the 2025 Honda Odyssey answers: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 5 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 58). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 262 lb-ft.