Compare the2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9VS 2026 Chrysler Pacifica

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Chrysler Pacifica doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

Both the Ioniq 9 and Pacifica have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Ioniq 9 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Pacifica’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Ioniq 9 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Pacifica doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

With its standard Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Chrysler Pacifica, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Ioniq 9	Pacifica
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	-4 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-6 MPH
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-1 MPH
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-22 MPH
37 MPH Low beams	-15 MPH	No Slowing
Warning Issued-Low beams	.6 sec	No Warning

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Hyundai Ioniq 9 achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Chrysler Pacifica has not been tested.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Ioniq 9’s standard Downhill Brake Control allows you to creep down safely. The Pacifica doesn’t offer Downhill Brake Control.

Both the Ioniq 9 and Pacifica have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Ioniq 9 has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Pacifica’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

The Ioniq 9’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Pacifica doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Ioniq 9 and the Pacifica have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 weighs 413 to 1487 pounds more than the Chrysler Pacifica. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Ioniq 9 is much safer than the Pacifica:

	Ioniq 9	Pacifica
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh/hip Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Leg/foot Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Leg Forces L/R	337/450 pounds	472/742 pounds
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
	Rear Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Chest Rating	GOOD	MARGINAL
Thigh Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is safer than the Pacifica:

	Ioniq 9	Pacifica
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	25	167
Neck Tension	156 lbs.	335 lbs.
Neck Compression	-22 lbs.	45 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.47 in	.94 in
Shoulder Force	156 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.83 in	1.26 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	513 lbs.	848 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	66	83
Neck Compression	-22 lbs.	67 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.35 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Force	134 lbs.	424 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.59 in	1.97 in
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH	12 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	POOR
Pelvis Force	402 lbs.	1450 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Pacifica is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2025.

Warranty

The Ioniq 9 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Pacifica’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Ioniq 9 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Chrysler covers the Pacifica. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Pacifica ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Ioniq 9’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Pacifica’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 40 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chrysler is ranked 22nd, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler With 60 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Hyundai higher than Chrysler.

Engine

The Ioniq 9 has more powerful engines than the Pacifica:

	Horsepower	Torque
Ioniq 9 S electric motor	215 HP	258 lbs.-ft.
Ioniq 9 SE/SEL electric motors	303 HP	446 lbs.-ft.
Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy electric motors	422 HP	516 lbs.-ft.
Pacifica Hybrid 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid	260 HP
Pacifica 3.6 DOHC V6	287 HP	262 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ioniq 9 S electric motor is faster than the Chrysler Pacifica:

	Ioniq 9	Pacifica Hybrid	Pacifica V6
Zero to 60 MPH	7.8 sec	7.9 sec	8.3 sec

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 9 gets better mileage than the Pacifica running on electricity:

			MPGe
Ioniq 9
	RWD	S Electric Motor	103 city/81 hwy
	AWD	SE/SEL Electric Motors	98 city/78 hwy
		Limited/Calligraphy Electric Motors	91 city/79 hwy
Pacifica
	FWD	Hybrid Electric Motor	87 city/77 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 9 gets better mileage than the Pacifica running its gasoline engine:

			MPGe
Ioniq 9
	RWD	S Electric Motor	103 city/81 hwy
	AWD	SE/SEL Electric Motors	98 city/78 hwy
		Limited/Calligraphy Electric Motors	91 city/79 hwy
Pacifica
			MPG
	FWD	3.6 V6 Hybrid	29 city/30 hwy
		3.6 DOHC V6	19 city/28 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	17 city/25 hwy

The Ioniq 9 can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 311 to 335 miles. The Pacifica Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 32 miles.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the Ioniq 9’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Chrysler only offers a regenerative brake system on the Pacifica Hybrid.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Hyundai Ioniq 9 higher (10 out of 10) than the Chrysler Pacifica (5 to 6). This means the Ioniq 9 produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Pacifica every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Ioniq 9’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Pacifica:

	Ioniq 9	Pacifica	Pacifica AWD
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	13 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	13 inches	13.4 inches

The Ioniq 9’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Pacifica are solid, not vented.

The Ioniq 9 stops much shorter than the Pacifica:

	Ioniq 9	Pacifica
70 to 0 MPH	174 feet	183 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	119 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Ioniq 9 has larger standard tires than the Pacifica (255/60R19 vs. 235/65R17). The Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Pacifica (285/45R21 vs. 245/50R20).

The Ioniq 9 S/SE’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Pacifica’s standard 65 series tires. The Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy’s tires have a lower 45 series profile than the Pacifica’s optional 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ioniq 9 S/SE has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Pacifica. The Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Pacifica.

Suspension and Handling

The Ioniq 9 has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Ioniq 9 flat and controlled during cornering. The Pacifica 4x2 suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The Ioniq 9 has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Pacifica doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ioniq 9’s wheelbase is 1.6 inches longer than on the Pacifica (123.2 inches vs. 121.6 inches).

For greater off-road capability the Ioniq 9 has a 1.5 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Pacifica (6.9 vs. 5.4 inches), allowing the Ioniq 9 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Ioniq 9 is 5.1 inches shorter than the Pacifica, making the Ioniq 9 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 amounts to more than styling. The Ioniq 9 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .269 Cd. That is lower than the Pacifica (.298 to .3) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Ioniq 9 get better fuel mileage.

Passenger Space

The Ioniq 9 has 1.4 inches more front headroom, .3 inches more front legroom, 1.4 inches more rear headroom, 3.8 inches more rear legroom and 1 inch more third row headroom than the Pacifica.

Cargo Capacity

Pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy’s second and third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The Pacifica doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

The Ioniq 9’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Pacifica’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Chrysler Pacifica is limited to 3600 pounds. The Ioniq 9 AWD offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

While the Pacifica Hybrid is not recommended to tow, any Ioniq 9 can tow a minimum of 3500 pounds.

A Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is standard on the Ioniq 9, using the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the Pacifica and isn’t available on the Pacifica Hybrid/Select.

Servicing Ease

The Ioniq 9 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Pacifica uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Pacifica doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

On a hot day the Ioniq 9’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Pacifica can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Ioniq 9’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Pacifica’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

The Ioniq 9 SEL/Limited/Calligraphy has standard front air conditioned seats and the Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Pacifica doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Pacifica.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Pacifica.

The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy’s Parking Assist can parallel park by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Pacifica doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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