2018 Pacifica vs 2018 Odyssey Temecula CA

Features & Specs

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

2018 Honda Odyssey

Base MSRP

$26,995

$30,090

Roadside Assistance

5 yr / 60,000 mi

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

287hp 3.6-liter V6

280hp 3.5-liter V6

Towing Capacity

3,600 lb

3,500 lb

2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2018 Honda Odyssey near Murrieta, CA

The family vehicle is an important choice, one that will carry you and your passengers for years to come. You want the best comfort and versatility, but it's important to consider, too, the durability of a minivan and how it's going to serve your growing family in the future. Here we present the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2018 Honda Odyssey for your consideration, comparing the power and design of both to aid your determining which vehicle will suit you best!

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Power & Handling

In 2018, the Pacifica offers renowned performance and fuel efficiency thanks to having not only a gas-powered option, but being the first minivan to feature a hybrid model as well. The standard engine is a 3.6-liter V6 with 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the more powerful minivans you can find on the market. It's able to tow a best-in-class 3,600 pounds, as well, and comes with a smooth nine-speed automatic shiftable transmission that performs well both at low-gear cruising or highway speeds. The Hybrid comes pairs this engine with two electric motors and a 16kWh battery, providing a total 260 system horsepower. With the best 84 MPGe highway mpg rating, you can travel up to an amazing 566 miles before needing to refuel. This system also provides 33 electric powered, emissions free miles should you only need to run a chore or two around town, very handy for saving your money.

2018 Honda Odyssey Power & Handling

The Honda Odyssey only offers its one powertrain, the 280 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. There's two transmissions available to channel the 262 lb-ft of torque. Provided standard is a nine-speed automatic with available paddle shifters. Within the two highest trims, the transmission is upgraded to a new ten-speed shiftable automatic. This improves the smoothness of the drive, also helping in sound cancellation. The nine-speed comes with a towing rating of 3,000 pounds, while the ten-speed bumps this up another 500 pounds. These systems both offer 19/28 city/highway mpg.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Features & Design

In summary, the looks of the 2018 Pacifica can be summarized as "smooth". The design of the front fascia, grille, and headlamps is swooping, curved for a sleek, modern look that flows throughout the body of the minivan that are borrowed from the Chrysler 200. Wheels can be ordered up to 20 inches wide for an enhanced dramatic flair. The base trim of the Pacifica comes with seating for seven, while its other trim levels offer seats for eight. The Stow 'n Go second- and third- row seats provide for a completely flat available cargo are of up to 140.5 cu.ft, plus in-floor storage bins while the seats are in the upwards position. Three-zone climate control keeps things comfortable throughout the cabin space, along with standard active noise cancellation. Standard includes a seven-inch Uconnect touchscreen, push-button start, keyless entry, blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alerts, and a back-up camera. The truly sprawling dual- or tri-paned sunroof designs brightens the Pacifica's inside and brings energizing natural light to you and your passengers.

2018 Honda Odyssey Features & Design

The Odyssey presents a more angular silhouette, with larger front grille and fascia designs that square up the nose of the minivan. Top line Odyssey models feature 19-inch wheels. The inside is outfitted with high-quality materials and a pleasing design. The exterior "flying wing" grille is mirrored within the dash's metallic accent. The Honda comes with seating for seven, with eight passengers possible within higher trims as well. What you might miss within the base model of the Odyssey is the power sliding doors and liftgate that are provided within the Chrysler. Seats won't be folding flat like the Pacifica either. Another missing element within the base is some driver assist features to help with visibility and around-vehicle awareness. There is the rear-view camera for reverse maneuverability, but similar blind spot warnings, parking sensors, and cross-traffic alerts aren't available unless you skip into the second trim level.

Conclusions

With better available fuel-efficiency giving you lifetime savings and better safety features, the 2018 Pacifica is built with the family (and, more importantly, its budget) in mind. The Odyssey might have five more cubic feet of cargo capacity, but smart storage solutions within the Pacifica lend to greater convenience during the drive. Interested in learning more? We have both our Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid reviews linked below to provide greater information about the great performance, features, and safety of this minivan.

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