Against 161 other V6 cars rated 2025–2027, the Pacifica beats their 20.9 mpg average by 1.1 mpg, about $92 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2004, the 3.6L 6-cyl Plug-in hybrid (2017–2026), does 30.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2004), 17: $996 a year apart.
Every Chrysler Pacifica engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl Plug-in hybrid | 29.6 / 30.6 | 2017–2026 | $1,263 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 18.8 / 28 | 2017–2027 | $1,745 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 15.8 / 22.8 | 2005–2008 | $2,133 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 / 21 | 2004–2004 | $2,259 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg, the Honda Odyssey 22 mpg and the Kia Carnival 26.8 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2027 Pacifica.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2025–2027 | −$92 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,673 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica gives up 9 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 19 in the city, $650 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Pacifica changed over the years
The Pacifica peaked in 2018 at 27 mpg (25.5 city, 30.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2004 at 17 — 10 mpg apart, or $837 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 22. The 2027 model loses 4 mpg against 26 for the 2026, with 1 version instead of 2.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2026 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2025 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2024 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2023 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2019 | 23.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2018 | 25.5 / 30.5 | 2 | $1,422 | |
| 2017 | 25 / 30.5 | 2 | $1,422 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2004 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 26 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Pacifica — 4 engines across 2004–2027. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,673. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Pacifica has averaged 24.4 mpg.
Is the 2027 Pacifica more efficient than the 2026?
No: 22 against 26 mpg combined, about $268 a year more to run.
Which Pacifica year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018, at 27 mpg combined (25.5 city, 30.5 highway).
Does the Pacifica get better gas mileage than the Toyota Sienna?
No: 22 mpg for the 2027 Pacifica against 36 for the 2026 Toyota Sienna, about $678 a year more to run.
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