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Chrysler Pacifica MPG by year — every rating on record

The Chrysler Pacifica has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 16 model years, from 2004 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 35 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD / Minivan - 4WD.

22best combined mpg (2017)
17worst combined mpg (2004)
22latest year best (2027)
35configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2004217 mpg17 mpg#28 of 60 (54th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2005318 mpg17 mpg#24 of 59 (60th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2006318 mpg17 mpg#27 of 62 (57th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2007318 mpg17 mpg#36 of 71 (50th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2008318 mpg17 mpg#41 of 76 (47th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2017222 mpg22 mpg#2 of 9 (88th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD
2018222 mpg22 mpg#2 of 8 (86th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD
2019222 mpg22 mpg#2 of 6 (80th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD
2020222 mpg20 mpg#2 of 7 (83th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
2021222 mpg20 mpg#3 of 6 (60th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
2022222 mpg20 mpg#3 of 6 (60th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
2023222 mpg20 mpg#2 of 2 (0th pct)All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 4WD, Minivan - 2WD
2024222 mpg20 mpg#3 of 6 (60th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
2025222 mpg20 mpg#5 of 8 (43th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
2026122 mpg22 mpg#4 of 7 (50th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD
2027222 mpg20 mpg#2 of 3 (50th pct)Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRegularMinivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler Pacifica placed highest in 2017 at #2 of 9, and lowest in 2008 at #41 of 76. It spent 13 of its 16 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 35 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20273.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop172520575.014.9$3,1004504/10
20273.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504014/10
20263.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504014/10
20253.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop172520575.014.9$3,1004504/10
20253.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504015/10
20243.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop172520575.014.9$3,1004504/10
20243.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504015/10
20233.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop172520575.014.9$3,1004504/10
20233.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504015/10
20223.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop172520575.014.9$3,1004504/10
20223.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504015/10
20213.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl172520575.014.9$3,1004504/10
20213.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl192822522.713.5$2,8504014/10
20203.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl172520575.014.9$3,1004454/10
20203.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504014/10
20193.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl182822522.713.5$2,8504164/10
20193.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd RegularStop-Start, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504014/10
20183.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd RegularStop-Start, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504014/10
20183.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl182822522.713.5$2,8504164/10
20173.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular3.6L 6-cyl182822522.713.5$2,8504165/10
20173.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd RegularStop-Start, start-stop192822522.713.5$2,8504015/10
20084.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular4.0L 6-cyl152317676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20084.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular4.0L 6-cyl142217676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20083.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.8L 6-cyl152218638.916.5$3,450493.72222222222223n/a
20074.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular4.0L 6-cyl152217676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20074.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular4.0L 6-cyl142217676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20073.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.8L 6-cyl162318638.916.5$3,450493.72222222222223n/a
20063.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.5L 6-cyl152117676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20063.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.5L 6-cyl152017676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20063.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.8L 6-cyl162318638.916.5$3,450493.72222222222223n/a
20053.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.5L 6-cyl152117676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20053.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.5L 6-cyl152017676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20053.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.8L 6-cyl162318638.916.5$3,450493.72222222222223n/a
20043.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.5L 6-cyl152117676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
20043.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular3.5L 6-cyl152017676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2004 → 200517 → 18 mpg+1 mpg639 gal
2008 → 201718 → 22 mpg+4 mpg523 gal

What Pacifica fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica burns 523 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,568$1,725$157
$3.50/gal$1,830$2,013$183
$4.00/gal$2,091$2,300$209

EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,850 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD

Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 22 mpg the Chrysler Pacifica is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $183 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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Every Chrysler model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.