2018 head-to-head · Minivan vs Midsize & Large SUV
2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Explorer
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Chrysler Pacifica (22 MPG) costs about $2,114 a year to fuel and the 2018 Ford Explorer (22 MPG) about $2,114.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Ford Explorer
Side by side
| Chrysler Pacifica | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,114 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,114 |
| 22 MPG | Combined efficiency | 22 MPG |
| 19 MPG | City | 19 MPG |
| 28 MPG | Highway | 27 MPG |
| 401 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 409 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo |
| 9-speed automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chrysler Pacifica vs Ford Explorer across model years
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Ford Explorer
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vs. the Ford Explorer per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,114 for the Chrysler Pacifica and $2,114 for the Ford Explorer.
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