Minivans have never been pillars of fuel economy, but Chrysler’s Pacifica Hybrid flipped this on its ear with 32 miles of EV range and a 30 mpg combined rating. How does this thrifty minivan stack up to another stalwart in the segment, the Honda Odyssey? Continue reading to find out which minivan is better for our Green Cove Springs area buyers.
Exterior
Since its debut, the running opinion on the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been that it’s one of the best-looking minivans on the market. It boasts a unique look that is luxurious and stylish with its swooping grille, chrome accents, rounded body lines, and more. Plus, in its higher trim levels, the Pacifica Hybrid becomes downright luxurious, especially for the segment it plays in.
The Honda Odyssey was all-new for 2018, and not much changed as the 2019 model rolled out. The 2019 Honda Odyssey is also one of the most stylish minivans to ever hit the roads with its massive glasshouse that delivers maximum visibility and looks great as it swoops downward near the rear and wraps around to create the floating-roof look. Like the Pacifica Hybrid, the 2019 Odyssey’s exterior has loads of options that take it from a decently equipped base model to a fully loaded luxury minivan.
Breaking out the tape measure, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is larger than the Odyssey in every key measurable.
| Measurement | 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | 2019 Honda Odyssey | Difference |
| Length | 203.8 inches | 203.2 inches | +0.6 inches |
| Width | 79.6 inches | 78.5 inches | +1.1 inches |
| Height | 69.9 inches | 68.3 inches | +1.6 inches |
| Wheelbase | 121.6 inches | 118.1 inches | +3.5 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 inches |
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| Curb weight | 4,987 pounds | 4,354 to 4,593 pounds | +394 to +633 pounds |
Advantage: 2019 Honda Odyssey
- Smaller and easier to handle
- Latest design language
Advantage: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
- Great looks
- Luxurious appearance in higher trims
Interior
Inside, the 2019 Honda Odyssey feels like you run-of-the-mill minivan, albeit one with the most recent design that includes a floating infotainment screen and a push-button gear shifter. There is no shortage of gear to make long road trips more bearable, including a rear entertainment system, in-car Wi-Fi, a rear-seat camera, an in-car PA system, and more. Safety is also of the utmost importance in the 2019 Honda Odyssey with its standard automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and more on EX and higher trim levels.
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica’s cabin takes a far more premium approach with its more stylish dash and use of contrasting colors. In the upper trims, its premium upholstery and two-tone “luxury” steering wheel add to its classy good looks. Tech is also plentiful with the Pacifica Hybrid’s standard 8.4-inch touchscreen, 7-inch driver-information screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and much more.
| Measurement | 2019 Chrysler Pacifica | 2019 Honda Odyssey | Difference |
| First-row headroom | 38.4 to 40.1 inches | 38.7 to 40.7 inches | -0.3 to -0.6 inches |
| First-row legroom | 41.1 inches | 40.9 inches | +0.2 inches |
| First-row shoulder room | 63.8 inches | 63.1 inches | +0.7 inches |
| First-row hip room | 59 inches | 58.6 inches | +0.4 inches |
| Second-row headroom | 38 to 39.6 inches | 39.2 to 39.5 inches | -1.2 to +0.1 inches |
| Second-row legroom | 39 inches | 40.9 inches | -1.9 inches |
| Second-row shoulder room | 63 inches | 61.6 inches | +1.4 inches |
| Second-row hip room | 64.8 inches | 64.8 inches |
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| Third-row headroom | 38.7 inches | 38.3 inches | +0.4 inches |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 inches | 38.1 inches | -1.6 inches |
| Third-row shoulder room | 61.2 inches | 60 inches | +1.2 inches |
| Third-row hip room | 49.5 inches | 48.4 inches | +1.1 inches |
| Cargo room (behind third row) | 32.3 cubic feet | 32.8 cubic feet | -0.5 cubic feet |
| Cargo room (behind second row) | 87.5 cubic feet | 86.6 to 89.2 cubic feet | -1.7 to +0.9 cubic feet |
| Cargo room (behind first row) | 140.5 cubic feet | 140.7 to 144.9 cubic feet | -4.4 to -0.2 cubic feet |
Advantage: 2019 Honda Odyssey
- Roomier cabin
- Slick Magic Slide second-row seats
- Innovative gadgets, like an in-car vacuum and rear-seat camera
Advantage: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
- Luxurious-looking cabin
- Tons of standard tech
- Premium upholstery options
Performance
Under its hood, the 2019 Honda Odyssey features a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that cranks out 280 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission. In the Touring and Elite trims, this van picks up a 10-speed automatic. This amounts to a 6.6-second 0-to-60 time and a 3,500-pound towing capacity.
The 2019 Pacifica Hybrid boasts a 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a pair of transmission-mounted electric motors that combine for 260 horsepower. This amounts to a slower 7.4-second 0-to-60 time, but it can tow an extra 100 pounds, and its 30 mpg combined hybrid rating and 32 miles of electric-only driving make it far cheaper to operate than the Odyssey.
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | 2019 Honda Odyssey | Difference | |
| Engine | 3.6-liter V-6 | 3.5-liter V-6 |
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| Horsepower |
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280 hp at 6,000 rpm | -20 hp |
| Torque |
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262 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm |
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| Standard transmission | Electrically variable | 9-spd automatic |
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| Optional transmission | – | 10-spd automatic |
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| Electric motor(s) | Two transmission-integrated electric motors |
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| Electric horsepower | 84 hp / 114 hp |
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| Total horsepower | 260 hp |
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-20 hp |
| Driveline | FWD | FWD |
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| 0-60 time | 7.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds | +0.8 seconds |
| Towing capacity | 3,600 pounds | 3,500 pounds | +100 pounds |
| Electric Range | 32 miles |
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| Electric mpg-e | 82 mpg-e |
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| MPG City |
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19 mpg |
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| MPG Highway |
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28 mpg |
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| MPG Combined | 30 mpg | 22 mpg | +8 mpg |
Advantage: 2019 Honda Odyssey
- More powerful engine
- Surprisingly quick to 60 mph
Advantage: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
- 30 mpg in hybrid mode
- 32 miles of fuel-free driving
- Surprisingly strong towing capacity
Pricing and Features
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid comes in three trim levels — Touring Plus, Touring L, and Limited — and their starting prices range from $39,995 to $45,545.
The 2019 Honda Odyssey has five trim levels — LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite — and their starting prices range from $30,190 to $47,070.
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Key Features and Pricing by Trim
Touring Plus: $39,995
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Electronically variable automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- 17-inch polished-aluminum wheels
- Bright outside door handles
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Premium fog lights
- Black grille with a bright surround
- Automatic-on/off quad-halogen projector headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Body-color, heated, power mirrors
- Variable-intermittent windshield
- Tri-zone climate control
- Front and rear LED interior lighting
- Interior door handle LED lights
- Overhead and ambient surround lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Illuminated vanity mirror
- Cruise control
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Urethane steering wheel
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Power windows with one-touch up/down driver’s window
- 7-inch driver-information center
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Premium cloth upholstery
- Stow ‘n Go third-row seat
- Uconnect 4 infotainment system
- 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Bluetooth connectivity
- SMS text messaging
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- HD Radio
- SiriusXM
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic monitoring
- Electronic parking brake with brake hold
- Rear parking assist with stop
- Security alarm
- Rearview camera
Touring L: $42,195
- All Touring Plus features, plus
- Power liftgate
- Roof rack with bright side rails
- Grocery bag hooks
- Remote ignition
- Retractable second- and third-row sunshades
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Full-length floor console
- Universal garage door opener
- Heated front seats
- McKinley perforated leather upholstery
Limited: $45,545
- All Touring L features, plus
- Hands-free rear doors
- Chrome, power-folding mirrors with memory, auto-dimming, courtesy lights, and turn signals
- 17-inch polished aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- 115-volt rear power outlet
- Luxury steering wheel
- Super console
- Two-position driver’s seat memory
- Eight-way power passenger’s seat
- Auto Advance ‘n Return front seats
- Premium Nappa leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- 20-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Uconnect 4 NAV with Navigation
- SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
- Uconnect rear theater with 10-inch seatback touchscreens
- HDMI inputs
- Third-row USB ports
- Blu-ray player
2019 Honda Odyssey Key Features and Pricing by Trim
LX: $30,190
- 3.5-liter V-6 engine
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Eco Assist system
- Electronic parking brake
- Active noise cancellation
- Hill-start assist
- Electric power steering
- Anti-lock brakes
- 18-inch light-silver-painted alloy wheels
- Auto-off multireflector headlights
- LED taillight bars
- Black door handles
- Roofline spoiler
- Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Remote entry
- Black mirrors with power operation
- Black side sills
- Automatic climate control
- Power door locks
- Keyless ignition
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Ambient console lighting
- Rear heater ducts
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Conversation mirror with sunglasses holder
- Power windows with front one-touch-up/down operation
- First- and second-row floor mats
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Four-way power passenger’s seat
- 60/40 split-folding third-row Magic Seat
- 5-inch color LCD infotainment screen
- 1-amp USB audio interface in center console
- 2.5-amp charging USB port in center console
- Seven-speaker, 160-watt audio system with subwoofer
- Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming
- MP3 capability
- 12-volt power outlets in front and cargo area
- Active grille shutters
- Rear privacy glass
- Intermittent rear wiper
- Security system
- Multi-angle rearview camera
EX: $34,160
- All LX features, plus
- 18-inch silver-painted alloy wheels
- LED daytime running lights
- Heated, body-color mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Smart entry with walk-away auto-lock
- Fog lights
- Chrome door handles
- Second-row one-touch-up/down power windows
- Third-row floor mats
- Tri-zone automatic climates control
- Second-row sunshades
- Magic Slide second-row seats
- 12-way power driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- SMS text messaging
- CabinControl Remote Compatibility
- 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen
- HondaLink
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- SiriusXM
- HD RAdio
- 2.5-amp smartphone interface in the center console
- Remote engine start
- Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Automatic emergency braking
- Road-departure mitigation
- Forward collision warning
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
EX-L: $37,710
- All EX features, plus
- Acoustic windshield
- Power moonroof
- Memory-linked side mirrors with reverse-gear tilt-down
- Power liftgate
- HomeLink universal home remote
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Two-position driver’s seat memory
- Leather seats
- Two 2.5-amp USB ports in the second row
- 12-volt power outlet in the third row
Touring: $44,760
- All EX-L features, plus
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Idle stop
- 18-inch machine-finish wheels with dark-gray inserts
- Body-color side sills
- LED fog lights
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Front and rear parking sensors
- LED headlights
- In-car vacuum
- In-car PA system
- Rear entertainment system with a 10.2-inch screen
- Rear Blu-ray player
- 115-volt rear power outlet
- HDMI interface
- Satellite-linked navigation
- CabinWatch rear-seat monitor
- HondaLink Subscription Service
- Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Elite: $47,070
- All Touring features, plus
- 19-inch machine-finish wheels with gloss-black inserts
- Body-color roofline spoiler
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-folding mirrors
- Acoustic front and rear door glass
- Heated steering wheel
- Blue ambient LED lighting
- Ventilated front seats
- 11-speaker, 550-watt audio system with a subwoofer
- Multizone audio
- Wireless phone charger
Who Should Buy the 2019 Honda Odyssey?
Want a minivan with innovative features and a maximum interior room? The 2019 Honda Odyssey is a great option with its spacious cabin and features like in-car Wi-Fi and vacuum, sliding second-row seats, and rear-seat camera.
Who Should Buy the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid?
Want to haul the whole family without breaking the bank in fuel costs? The Pacifica Hybrid’s 32-mile EV range is plenty to cover most daily commutes, plus its 30 mpg combined in hybrid mode ensures you save even after the batteries run out.
Whether you’re dropping the kids off in Jacksonville, visiting family in Fleming Island or commuting to work in Green Cove Springs, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica does it efficiently and in style. Swing by our Orange Park area Chrysler showroom to test drive the 2019 Pacifica Hybrid and see what it can offer your family. Can’t make it to our Green Cove Springs showroom today? Navigate to our online showroom to see our in-stock 2019 Pacifica Hybrid models and choose a few to test drive at your convenience.
