2020 Chrysler Pacifica
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 to $3,250 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 20-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,150-$3,250 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 119-445 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Pacifica costs about $2,150 to $3,250 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,783. Over five years that is about $13,917 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Pacifica configuration saves about $4,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of minivan - 2wd in this dataset is about 22 MPG. The Pacifica sits roughly 3 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
| Pacifica | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Pacifica AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Pacifica records tailpipe CO₂ of 119-445 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 520 to 520 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as minivan - 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.