Photo: Chrysler Pacifica by Łukasz Golowanow, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Chrysler · model year 2026
2026 Chrysler Pacifica
Minivan · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minivan - 2WD
Where it places
Against gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
The CarCody take
The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is a front-wheel-drive minivan with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA annual gasoline cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 401 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 5-star overall and side-crash ratings
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,050 EPA annual fuel estimate
- 401 grams of CO2 per mile
- 4-star frontal and rollover ratings
Who it suits. Drivers who need a gasoline minivan Owners with frequent highway driving Buyers comfortable with front-wheel drive
The 2026 Pacifica is a front-wheel-drive gasoline minivan built around a 22 MPG combined EPA rating. It makes more sense for buyers who value the minivan format and do enough highway driving to approach 28 MPG. City-heavy use at 19 MPG brings a higher fuel burden, reflected in the $3,050 annual estimate. The 5-star overall and side ratings are balanced by 4-star frontal and rollover ratings. Consider it when those running numbers fit your driving pattern.
What it is
The 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is a gasoline minivan with front-wheel drive. It uses a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The figure that defines its everyday fuel use is 22 MPG combined.
The numbers
EPA rates the Pacifica at 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. The 9-MPG gap matters if your driving is mostly urban or mostly open road.
Its tailpipe output is 401 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $3,050 in gasoline for a year. That estimate pairs with the Pacifica's 22 MPG combined rating; your cost changes with miles driven and local fuel prices.
How it compares
For a side-by-side look at other Chrysler models, see Chrysler cars. The Pacifica's reference points are 22 combined MPG, 19 city MPG and 28 highway MPG.
Who it suits
The Pacifica fits drivers who need a minivan body and front-wheel drive, and who can plan around a 22 MPG combined rating.
Its 28 MPG highway figure is more favorable for regular highway trips than its 19 MPG city figure.
Trade-offs
The 3.6-liter engine and gasoline powertrain keep the setup straightforward, but the EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,050 and city fuel economy is 19 MPG.
Safety ratings are 5 stars overall and for side crashes, with 4 stars for frontal crashes and rollovers. Two recalls are listed.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Pacifica when a minivan body and front-wheel drive match your needs, and a gasoline budget of about $3,050 a year is acceptable. Its 28 MPG highway rating can suit long road trips, while 19 MPG city driving will use more fuel. The 5-star overall and side ratings add useful context, but the 4-star frontal and rollover ratings remain part of the picture.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 401 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Minivan
- EPA size class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.6 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica's combined MPG?
EPA rates the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica at 22 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does it cost to run each year?
The EPA annual gasoline-cost estimate is $3,050. Your actual cost varies with mileage and fuel prices.
What engine and transmission does it use?
The Pacifica has a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2026 Pacifica front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
What are its safety ratings?
Ratings are 5 stars overall and for side crashes, plus 4 stars for frontal crashes and rollovers.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 401 grams per mile.
How many recalls are listed?
Two recalls are listed for this vehicle.
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