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2026 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2026 Toyota Sienna

The Chrysler Pacifica edges it, 92.7 to 88.4, on tech & comfort, performance, space & cargo. The Toyota Sienna is ahead on fuel & range and price.

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2026 Chrysler Pacifica

The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pacifica Hyb…

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2026 Toyota Sienna

The 2026 Toyota Sienna is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sienna 2WD, is EPA-rated at 36 m…

Verdict · default weights

2026 Chrysler Pacifica

Slight edge

The Chrysler Pacifica edges it, 92.7 to 88.4, on tech & comfort, performance, space & cargo. The Toyota Sienna is ahead on fuel & range and price.

Tech & comfort 2026 Chrysler Pacifica leads by 28.7
Performance 2026 Chrysler Pacifica leads by 34.1
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Sienna leads by 17.4
Category · weight2026 Chrysler Pacificaoverall 92.72026 Toyota Siennaoverall 88.4
Pricew 495.2100
Fuel & rangew 382.6100
Safetyw 48792.1
Space & cargow 296.488.7
Performancew 210065.9
Tech & comfortw 310071.3
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall92.788.4

Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared

Chrysler Pacifica: base trim Pacifica Select FWD · Toyota Sienna: base trim LE 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 numbers

Where the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica wins

  • It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 18 filed with NHTSA).
  • It lists more comfort and tech equipment (43.5 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
  • It carries 127 hp per ton against 82.

Where the 2026 Toyota Sienna answers

  • It lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 20.
  • It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 74).

What they share

  • 5 NHTSA stars.

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

55 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$42,465$40,420
Engine Basics
Aspirationnaturally aspirated—
Cylinder count64
Engine displacement3,605 cc2,487 cc
Engine type (full description)3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 VVT with ESS, nine-speed automatic2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head
Fuel injection systemSequential, multiport, electronic, returnlessD-4S Injection
Valve configurationDOHC 24-ValveDOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower287 hp189 hp
Torque262 lb-ft176 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)19 mpg36 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg36 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg36 mpg
Transmission
Final drive ratio3.25—
Transmission speeds9—
Transmission typeautomaticElectronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) with sequential shift mode
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance5.1 in6.3 in
Overall height69.9 in68.5 in
Overall length204 in204 in
Overall width79.6 in78.5 in
Wheelbase122 in121 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row141 cu-ft101 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row87.5 cu-ft75.2 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row32.3 cu-ft33.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume197 cu-ft196 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity78
Headroom
Front headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Second-row headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Third-row headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Legroom
Front legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Second-row legroom39 in39.9 in
Third-row legroom36.5 in38.7 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)4,521 lbs4,610 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4,521 lbs4,610 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating6,055 lbs—
Suspension
Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut, coil-over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer barIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeIndependent twist-blade with coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers with integrated rebound springsMulti-link with stabilizer bar
Steering
Steering typeElectric rack and pinionElectric Power Steering (EPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)39.7 ft38.3 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter330 mm328 mm
Front brake typevented rotor, twin-piston floating caliperventilated disc
Parking brake typeElectricepb
Rear brake diameter330 mm318 mm
Rear brake typesolid rotor, single-piston floating caliperventilated disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter17 in17 in
Wheel materialCast aluminumforged alloy
Wheel width7 in—
Tires
Tire size235/65R17 BSW all-seasonP235/65R17
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity19 gal18 gal
Minimum recommended octane8787
Connected Services
Connected services brand—Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Wi-Fi Connect
Connected services trial (premium tier)—12 months
Connected services trial (standard tier)—60 months
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room63.8 in—
Second-row shoulder room63 in62.7 in
Third-row shoulder room61.2 in58.5 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

167 features · differences first, then shared

Safety25 differ · 38 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Pedestrian AEB std—
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)— std
Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb Viewopt—
Pedestrian AEB std—
Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS 2.0)—Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)— std
Four LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) locations: includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats, and passenger-side and center third-row seats std—
ParkSense front and rear park assist with stopopt—
ParkSense rear park assist system with stop — assists while parking std—

Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Safety Connect®—includes Stolen Vehicle Locator— std
Wi-Fi Connect—includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility— std
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, eight speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription— std
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, eight speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription— std
Alpine, 13 speakers (packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group)opt—
Drive Connect—includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist— std
Mounted audio controls std—
One USB media port and six USB charge ports— std

Convenience15 differ · 15 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Remote start system std—
Auxiliary, 115-volt (included with Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming)opt—
Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel power outlet std—
Dual power sliding side doors— std
One 12V DC outlet (under bridge console)— std
Power door locks with shift-activated locking feature and anti-lockout feature— std
Power front and rear one-touch up/down windows std—
Power liftgate std—

Climate1 differ · 2 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Chrysler clean air filtration system std—
Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and separate rear digital control panel std std

Seating12 differ · 13 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Heated front seats std—
Leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar and driver memory function; 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat std—
Heated second row std—
8-passenger seating with fabric second-row bench with stowable center seat— std
Caprice leatherette trim std—
Driver seat memory std—
Eight-passenger seating (not available with AWD)opt—
Eight-way power front passenger seat (includes Stow 'n Assist on passenger side; packaged with Uconnect Theater Family Group)opt—

Interior27 differ · 27 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Leather-trimmed, heated, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with memory std—
Auto-dimming rearview mirror— std
7-in. Multi-Information Display (MID) with odometer, fuel economy, trip information, and warning messages— std
Auto-dimming rearview mirror std—
Cargo compartment lamp std—
Fixed center console, pass-through, illuminated storage compartment, and four cup holders— std
Floor tray storage std—
Front and rear LED lamps std—

Exterior39 differ · 41 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshadeopt—
Color-keyed heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding, reverse tilt-down, and memory features std—
17-in. alloy wheels— std
Acoustic windshield std—
Black grille— std
Black rear lower bumper— std
Black roof rails—opt
Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna— std

Powertrain9 differ · 10 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)opt—
19-gallon fuel tank std—
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing (VVT) with engine stop-start (ESS) and nine-speed automatic transmission std—
650-amp, maintenance free battery std—
Auxiliary battery std—
Engine block heateropt—
High-efficiency 180 amp alternator std—
High-efficiency 220 amp alternator (included with Uconnect Theater with wireless streaming)opt—

Chassis2 differ · 2 listed

FeatureChrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
AWD suspension (when equipped with AWD Driveline)opt—
Touring-tuned suspension std—

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Chrysler Pacifica

Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 11 · 1 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (4), Engine (3), Unspecified (3)

Top recalls

  • high Air Bags 26V358000 · 141 vehicles
  • high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 26V296000 · 476 vehicles
  • high Air Bags 26V189000 · 293,264 vehicles
  • moderate Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 26V561000 · 2,017 vehicles
  • minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles

Toyota Sienna

Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 18 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (7), Structure (4), Seats (4)

Top recalls

  • high Seats 26V690000 · 228,367 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Chrysler PacificaPacifica Select FWDToyota SiennaLE FWD
Price$42,465 (base trim)$40,420 (base trim)
Price range across trims$42,465 – $51,070 8 trims$40,420 – $57,810 10 trims
PowertrainsPHEV, GASHEV
EPA configuration comparedPacifica HybridSienna 2WD
Combined mpg / MPGe3036
EPA annual fuel cost$2,250$1,850
EV range——
Basic warranty—3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain warranty—5 yr / 60,000 mi
Roadside assistance—2 yr

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2026 Toyota Sienna?

The Chrysler Pacifica edges it, 92.7 to 88.4, on tech & comfort, performance, space & cargo. The Toyota Sienna is ahead on fuel & range and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica scores 92.7 and the 2026 Toyota Sienna 88.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2026 Toyota Sienna?

The 2026 Toyota Sienna starts lower — $40,420 against $42,465, a gap of $2,045 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.

Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2026 Toyota Sienna?

2026 Chrysler Pacifica: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 recalls. 2026 Toyota Sienna: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2026 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2026 Toyota Sienna?

Where the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 18 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (43.5 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 127 hp per ton against 82. Where the 2026 Toyota Sienna answers: it lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 20 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 74). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.