Compare the2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In HybridVS 2026 Chrysler Pacifica

For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The Chrysler Pacifica doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid 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.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid. But it costs extra on the Pacifica.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Pacifica doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’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 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid and the Pacifica have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, 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 and rear cross-path warning.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 44 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 Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler With 67 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Nissan higher than Chrysler.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Nissan 16 places higher in reliability than Chrysler.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (332 vs. 262) than the Pacifica’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6.

On the EPA test cycle the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Pacifica running its gasoline engine:

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid can travel with zero emissions on electricity, only, on a full charge for 38 miles. The Pacifica Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 32 miles.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver and which locks and unlocks with the power locks, respectively. The Pacifica doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid higher (6 out of 10) than the Chrysler Pacifica (5 to 6). This means the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Pacifica every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Pacifica:

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’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.

For better traction, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has larger tires than the Pacifica (255/45R20 vs. 235/65R17). The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid SE/SEL’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Pacifica (255/45R20 vs. 245/50R20).

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Pacifica’s standard 65 series tires. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s tires are lower profile than the Pacifica’s optional 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Pacifica.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Pacifica doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

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

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the Pacifica’s (55% to 45%). This gives the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s turning circle is 3.5 feet tighter than the Pacifica’s (36.2 feet vs. 39.7 feet). The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid’s turning circle is 4 feet tighter than the Pacifica AWD’s (36.2 feet vs. 40.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a 2.5 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Pacifica (7.9 vs. 5.4 inches), allowing the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid is 1 foot, 6.9 inches shorter than the Pacifica, making the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has .5 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more front legroom than the Pacifica.

While the Pacifica Hybrid is not recommended to tow, any Rogue Plug-In Hybrid can tow a minimum of 1500 pounds.

Trailer Stability Assist is standard on the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid, using the Vehicle Dynamic 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.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Pacifica, the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Platinum has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Platinum has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction, infotainment 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.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Pacifica doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Pacifica.