Volkswagen Atlas vs Chrysler Pacifica Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Chrysler Pacifica

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length198.3 in
  • Height70.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.3 in
  • Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.3 in
  • Chrysler Pacifica width79.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.8 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 79.6 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 121.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 32 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,330 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chrysler Pacifica has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 121.6 in)
  2. Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.8 in)
  3. Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 79.6 in)
  4. Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 32 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,330 lb)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Chrysler Pacifica
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen AtlasBased on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen AtlasChrysler PacificaDifference
Length198.3 in203.8 in5.5 in
Width78.3 in79.6 in1.3 in
Height70.0 in69.9 in0.1 in
Wheelbase117.3 in121.6 in4.3 in
Ground clearance5.1 in
Curb weight4,362 lb4,330 lb32 lb

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