2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota Sienna

If you and your family are shopping for a minivan and can’t decide between the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota Sienna, you have come to the right place. Both of these vehicles are of excellent quality, but which one is right for you? Let’s take a look at the styling, performance, convenience, and safety features of both vehicles so you can determine which one is a better fit for you.

Exterior and Interior Styling

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You will find that the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid’s exterior is inviting, elegant, and modern in design. Its sleek lines, intuitive curves, and sporty stance come together to create an appealing minivan. This inviting presence continues on the inside with a spacious interior, ergonomically placed controls, and comfortable seating. A plethora of available interior finishes will allow you to create a look and feel all your own. You can have the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid in the Touring, Touring L, Limited, and Pinnacle trim levels, allowing you the ability to customize it to your liking.

On the other hand, the 2021 Toyota Sienna’s exterior has been redesigned with a bold new look. This exciting image may not be for everyone as it boasts an enormous front grille, recessed headlights, strategic lines, and an overall futuristic feel. The visual trend continues on the inside of the Sienna with contoured seats and a two-toned interior. Overall, it retains the same interior layout. You can have the 2021 Sienna in the LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum trim levels, giving you access to many different options.

Performance

From the performance aspect, the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid uses a plug-in hybrid system with a 260 horsepower V-6. This combination comes together to provide you with impressive combined fuel mileage of 82 mpg. This statistic translates to a range of 520 miles on a single tank of gas. The Pacifica’s hybrid system also detects when it’s best to drive with electric power or gas power and seamlessly switches between the two, thus maximizing efficiency. The Pacifica Hybrid’s all-electric range is 32 miles.

An independent suspension system described as car-like provides the Pacifica Hybrid with a composed ride. This suspension system, combined with the Pacifica Hybrid’s low center of gravity, gives you responsive handling that easily navigates curvy back roads. It has excellent braking and helps to keep you in control at all times. The overall ride quality will have you forgetting that you are driving or riding in a minivan.

For 2021, Toyota has replaced the V-6 engine of the Sienna with a version of Toyota’s hybrid system. This system consists of an inline-4 with 189 horsepower and an electric motor with 180 horsepower. The combined output for this system is 245 horsepower. The hybrid system shuts off the gas engine during lower speeds, coasting, and short distances. When decelerating, it also recaptures energy to help recharge the Sienna’s 1.9-kWh battery pack. Recaptured energy is used to provide electric operation or to boost acceleration. The Sienna has a smooth ride and can adequately negotiate winding roads.

Convenience

Minivans are purchased to carry people and cargo. The 2021 Pacifica Hybrid and 2021 Sienna hold to their roots with plenty of legroom and cargo space.

The 2021 Pacifica Hybrid could have the most comfortable seats of all minivans. They are supportive in all the right places, while allowing passengers room to spread out and relax. You will find plush captain’s chairs in the second row of the Pacifica Hybrid that don’t fold down.

Though the second row won’t fold down, the cargo space behind the second row is 87.5 cubic feet. With the third row in place, there are 32.3 cubic feet of cargo space. Along with room for your family and gear, you will find plenty of small storage bins and cupholders to go around. Easy access to the third row, sliding rear doors, and room for seven passengers make the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid very appealing.

The 2021 Toyota Sienna has comfortable seating and plenty of cargo space. Behind the third row, you will find 39.1 cubic feet of cargo space. With the third row stored, you will find 87.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. With the second and third rows stored, there are 150 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row.

This allows enough room to carry a standard-sized sheet of plywood. In specific configurations, the Sienna can seat up to eight passengers, but this may not be as comfortable as it sounds if all eight of those passengers are adults. The third row is easily accessed, and the rear doors slide for optimum entry in tight parking spaces.

Safety Features

When it comes to overall safety, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been awarded a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA. The Pacifica Hybrid’s rating is directly related to available safety features such as:

• Eight airbags.
• Full-speed forward collision warning with active braking.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Pedestrian automatic emergency braking system.
• LED headlamps, fog lamps, and taillamps.
• Lane departure warning with lane-keep assist.
• Blind-spot monitoring.
• Rear park assist.
• Parallel and perpendicular park assist.
• Front park assist.
• Rear cross-path detection.
• 360-degree surround-view camera.

There is no doubt that the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid is capable of keeping you and your family safe. Visit Oxmoor Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and take the Pacifica Hybrid for a test drive today.

Toyota has packed the 2021 Sienna with many available safety features such as:

• Front and rear parking assist including automatic braking.
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Hill-start assist control.
• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.
• Lane departure alert with steering assist.
• Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control.
• Brake assist.

You are sure to find that the Sienna is more than capable of keeping you and your family safe as you make the daily commute. You can check out the 2021 Toyota Sienna at a local Toyota dealer near you for more information.

These are a few of the many available features these two minivans have to offer. Take some time to research both vehicles on your own, and be sure to take both minivans for a test drive before making a decision. Ultimately, it will come down to your personal preferences and your family’s input regarding which vehicle is right for you.