Honda Odyssey vs Chrysler Pacifica: fuel economy and fuel cost
In model year 2026 the Honda Odyssey is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $2,910 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (Odyssey, 22 MPG combined), against $2,940 for the Chrysler Pacifica (Pacifica, 22 MPG combined). That is $30 a year, or $150 over five years.
Both are classed as Minivans by the EPA. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.
The EPA is still publishing model year 2027 ratings, so this page compares model year 2026, the latest complete year.
- Gas
- Minivans
Honda Odyssey
Lowest fuel cost configuration
Odyssey
$19.40 per 100 miles
15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
1 configuration in MY2026
- Gas
- Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica
Lowest fuel cost configuration
Pacifica
Plug-in versions (electric or plug-in hybrid) are not used for this headline; see the powertrain table below.
$19.60 per 100 miles
15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
2 configurations in MY2026
What the fuel costs
Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration
- Honda Odyssey$2,910 a year · $19.40 per 100 mi
- Chrysler Pacifica$2,940 a year · $19.60 per 100 mi
Difference per year
$30
Honda Odyssey costs less to fuel
Over 5 years
$150
$30 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
Head to head, MY2026
| Measure | Honda Odyssey | Chrysler Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest-cost configuration | Odyssey | Pacifica |
| Powertrain | Gas | Gas |
| Combined rating | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City rating | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| Highway rating | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,910/yr (better) | $2,940/yr |
| Cost per 100 miles | $19.40 (better) | $19.60 |
| Annual cost range, all configurations | $2,910 | $1,550–$2,940 |
| Configurations in MY2026 | 1 | 2 |
| EPA class | Minivans | Minivans |
Best configuration by powertrain
| Powertrain | Honda Odyssey | Chrysler Pacifica |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 22 MPG · $2,910/yr Odyssey | 22 MPG · $2,940/yr Pacifica |
| Plug-in hybrid | Not offered in MY2026 | 30 MPG gas-only · $1,550/yr Pacifica Hybrid |
Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.
Where each one comes out ahead
Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.
Honda Odyssey
- Lower annual fuel cost: $2,910 vs $2,940
Chrysler Pacifica
- Offers plug-in hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Honda Odyssey does not
Level on: combined rating (22 MPG), city rating (19 MPG), highway rating (28 MPG)
Year by year
| Model year | Honda Odyssey | Chrysler Pacifica | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | Per year | Combined | Per year | |
| 2026 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 22–30 MPG | $1,550–$2,940 |
| 2025 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 20–30 MPG | $1,550–$3,330 |
| 2024 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 20–30 MPG | $1,550–$3,330 |
| 2023 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 20–30 MPG | $1,550–$3,330 |
| 2022 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 20–30 MPG | $1,550–$3,330 |
| 2021 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 20–30 MPG | $1,550–$3,330 |
| 2020 | 22 MPG | $2,910 | 20–30 MPG | $1,550–$3,270 |
| 2019 | 22 MPG | $2,920–$2,980 | 22–30 MPG | $1,550–$2,950 |
| 2018 | 22 MPG | $2,920–$2,980 | 22–32 MPG | $1,450–$2,950 |
| 2017 | 22 MPG | $2,960 | 22–32 MPG | $1,450–$2,950 |
| 2008 | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2007 | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2006 | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2005 | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2004 | 19 MPG | $3,440 | 17 MPG | $3,840 |
Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to fuel, the Honda Odyssey or the Chrysler Pacifica?
The Honda Odyssey is cheaper: about $2,910 a year against $2,940 for the Chrysler Pacifica, a difference of $30 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.
How much would the Honda Odyssey save over five years?
About $150 ($30 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.
Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Honda Odyssey or the Chrysler Pacifica?
Both are rated 22 MPG combined. City: 19 MPG vs 19 MPG. Highway: 28 MPG vs 28 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.
How is the annual fuel cost calculated?
Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.
Are the Honda Odyssey and the Chrysler Pacifica in the same class?
Yes. The EPA classes both as Minivans.