Photo: Chrysler Pacifica by Łukasz Golowanow, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Chrysler · model year 2027
2027 Chrysler Pacifica
Minivan · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minivan - 2WD
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient minivans
The CarCody take
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is a gasoline minivan with front-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Its 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine is rated at 19 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, and 22 MPG combined. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050 and tailpipe carbon dioxide at 401 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive minivan layout
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050
- 401 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Minivan buyers who want front-wheel drive Drivers with substantial highway mileage Shoppers comparing gasoline minivans
The Pacifica makes sense for shoppers who want a gasoline minivan without moving beyond front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox. The key planning number is 22 MPG combined, while highway trips are rated at 28 MPG and city trips at 19 MPG. An EPA annual fuel estimate of $3,050 gives the running-cost figure to use in a budget. Its 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine and 401 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile define the trade-off in this configuration.
What it is
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan in the EPA’s Minivan - 2WD class. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, and a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 22 MPG combined. That blends the 19 MPG city rating with the 28 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
Expect 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway under the EPA ratings. The combined figure is 22 MPG.
The Pacifica produces 401 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $3,050. Your actual bill will depend on how much city and highway driving you do, fuel prices, and driving conditions.
How it compares
The Pacifica’s comparison point is the minivan - 2WD class, with a 22 MPG combined rating.
For other Chrysler models, see Chrysler cars. For minivans grouped by fuel use, see Fuel-efficient minivans.
Who it suits
This fits a buyer who wants a gasoline minivan with front-wheel drive and a conventional automatic transmission. Its 28 MPG highway rating may matter most when your driving is mostly highway miles.
The 22 MPG combined figure gives a single planning number for mixed city and highway use.
Trade-offs
City driving is rated at 19 MPG, lower than the 28 MPG highway figure. That spread matters if most of your miles are in town.
Gasoline fuel is associated with an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $3,050 and 401 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Pacifica if you need a minivan and want front-wheel drive with a nine-speed automatic. Its fuel picture is straightforward: 22 MPG combined, with highway use rated higher than city use.
Budget around the EPA’s $3,050 annual fuel estimate, while remembering that your mileage and local gasoline prices can move that number. The 401-gram-per-mile CO2 figure is another clear part of its running-cost profile.
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
- 2027
- 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 2027 Chrysler Pacifica’s combined MPG?
The EPA rates the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica at 22 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 3.6-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2027 Pacifica front-wheel drive?
Yes. It is classified as a Minivan - 2WD and uses front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The EPA figure is 401 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.