2026 Chrysler Pacifica MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is rated 20 to 22 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions, plus a plug-in hybrid; the best is the 3.6L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2026 Chrysler Pacifica · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
22MPG combined
19 city 28 highway
$2,850 a year to fuel
3.6L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic
Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,850 to $3,100 a year. The plug-in hybrid adds 32 miles of electric range and 82 MPGe on electricity. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2025.
Too new to rank against other Pacifica years
The 2026 Pacifica has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2017. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Pacifica year rankedThe 2026 Pacifica's recalls and problems
Every 2026 Pacifica version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices; for plug-in hybrids it assumes typical charging.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | |||
3.6L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Pacifica |
22 mpg | 19 / 28 | $2,850 |
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic
EPA listing: Pacifica AWD |
20 mpg | 17 / 25 | $3,100 |
| Plug-in hybrid | |||
3.6L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Pacifica Hybrid · 82 MPGe on electricity · 32 mi electric range · MPG shown is running on gas |
30 mpg | 29 / 30 | $1,400 with charging (EPA); gas only $2,100 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
3.6L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic | $2,727 | $13,636 |
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic | $3,000 | $15,000 |
3.6L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid · FWD · CVT (on gas) | $2,000 | $10,000 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50. Plug-in hybrids are calculated running on gas only.
Chrysler Pacifica MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 mpg (every year from 2017 to 2026).
2026: gas 22 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Every Pacifica year's ratings in one table
How the 2026 Pacifica compares
2026 minivans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2026 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
36 mpg | – | $1,750 |
Best: hybrid |
32 mpg | 21 mpg | $1,950 |
Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
Chrysler Pacifica This page Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
2026 Pacifica recalls and complaints
Questions
Does AWD lower the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 3.6L 6-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 20 with AWD.
Does the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2026 Chrysler Pacifica version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2026 Pacifica's MPG compare with the 2025?
For 2026, the best gas version is rated 22 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.