Head-to-head
2027 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2027 Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey wins clearly, 99.7 to 86.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Chrysler Pacifica is ahead on performance.
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2027 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pacifica, is EPA-rated at 22 mp…
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A2027 Honda Odyssey
The 2027 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 no recall cam…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda Odyssey
Clear winThe Honda Odyssey wins clearly, 99.7 to 86.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Chrysler Pacifica is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2027 Honda Odyssey leads by 46.7
Safety 2027 Honda Odyssey leads by 10.6
Space & cargo 2027 Honda Odyssey leads by 3
| Category · weight | 2027 Chrysler Pacificaoverall 86.5 | 2027 Honda Odysseyoverall 99.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 96.6 | 99.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 98.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 53.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.5 | 99.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chrysler Pacifica: base trim Pacifica LX 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 2027 Honda Odyssey wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (60 points against 32 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 20.
- It seats 8 against 7.
Where the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica answers
- It carries 127 hp per ton against 124.
- It makes 287 hp against 280.
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
- 22 combined.
- 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.
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Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,605 cc | 3,471 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 DOHC 24-valve VVT | 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 | 7 | 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) | 4,521 lbs | 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 all-season | 235/60R18 103H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 19.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| 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
174 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pedestrian AEB | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection system | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Monitor | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Electric parking brake with Safe Hold | 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 |
| ParkSense rear park assist system with stop — assists while parking | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera (not available with 360-degree surround view camera system) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Remote keyless/illuminated entry system | std | — |
| Remote proximity (all doors) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Security alarm | std | — |
| Security System | — | std |
| Third-row lockout | std | — |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | std |
| Advanced Front Airbags (SRS) | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| SmartVent® Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX 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 |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | 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 |
| Firmware OTA | std | — |
| HD Radio™ | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| SiriusXM Radio | std | — |
| SiriusXM® | — | std |
| Sound System — Six speakers | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 with 10.1-in. display — includes 10.1-in. touchscreen, AM/FM, AUX/USB, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatibility, SiriusXM 360L with Pandora, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | std | — |
| USB-A 2.5A Smartphone/Audio Interface | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charger | — | std |
Convenience14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (3rd Row) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front and Cargo) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| HomeLink® Remote System | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power front and rear one-touch up/down | std | — |
| Power Outlets — Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel | std | — |
| Power Sliding Doors | — | std |
| Power Tailgate with Programmable Height | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Front and 2nd-Row Windows | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | — | std |
| Windows — Power second row | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler clean air filtration system | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with 2nd-Row Controls, Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | std |
Seating13 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Eight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar support (includes Stow 'n Assist on driver side) | std | — |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support | — | 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 |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| HondaTex-Trimmed Seats | — | std |
| Leather-Trimmed Seats with Piping | — | 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 |
| Seats — Caprice leatherette trim | std | — |
| Second-row Stow 'n Go bucket seats with in-floor storage bins | std | — |
| Third-row Stow 'n Go bench seat | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
| Driver's Seat with 12-Way Power Adjustment, Including 4-Way Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position memory | std | std |
Interior30 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| 2nd-Row Integrated Sunshades | — | 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 |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Front-Row Bag Hook | — | std |
| Glove box, locking | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Lighting — Cargo compartment lamp | std | — |
| Lighting — Front and rear LED lamps | std | — |
| Lighting — Front, courtesy lamp | std | — |
| Lighting — Overhead, ambient surround | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Lower instrument panel cubby | std | — |
| Lower Seatback Pockets (2nd-row) | — | std |
| Lower Seatback Pockets (front row) | — | std |
| Map Lights (all rows) | — | std |
| Shades — Second-row retractable | std | — |
| Steering column — tilt/telescoping | std | — |
| Storage — Floor tray | std | — |
| Storage — Super Console | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Day/night rearview | std | — |
| Illuminated visor vanity | std | — |
| Floor Mats (all rows) | — | std |
| Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 7-in. configurable digital display instrument cluster with controls mounted on steering wheel | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | std |
Exterior26 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | — | std |
| Active Shutter Grille | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Door Handles — Body color | std | — |
| Doors — Power-sliding | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Glass — Sunscreen | std | — |
| Grille — Black with Bright surround | std | — |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down | — | std |
| Inflator kit with sealant | std | — |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | — | std |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED Headlamps — Automatic | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Liftgate — Power, adjustable height | std | — |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light | — | std |
| Tailgate Spoiler | — | std |
| Taillights with Integrated LED Light Bars | — | std |
| Tempered, first row | std | — |
| Tires — 235/65R17 BSW all-season (FWD) | std | — |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Wheels — 17-in. Tech Silver (FWD) | std | — |
| Defroster — rear | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | std |
| Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| 650-amp, maintenance free battery | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | — | std |
| Auxiliary battery | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Fuel Tank — 19-gallon | std | — |
| High-efficiency 180 amp alternator | std | — |
| Intelligent Traction Management (Snow Mode) | — | std |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Idle Stop | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX 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 |
| Suspension — Touring-tuned | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX 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.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChrysler Pacifica
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
Honda Odyssey
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 7 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pacifica | Odyssey |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2027 Honda Odyssey?
The Honda Odyssey wins clearly, 99.7 to 86.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Chrysler Pacifica is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda Odyssey scores 99.7 and the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica 86.5. 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 2027 Chrysler Pacifica or the 2027 Honda Odyssey?
2027 Chrysler Pacifica: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2027 Honda Odyssey: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2027 Honda Odyssey?
Where the 2027 Honda Odyssey wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (60 points against 32 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 20, and seats 8 against 7. Where the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica answers: it carries 127 hp per ton against 124 and makes 287 hp against 280. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), 22 combined, and 262 lb-ft.