Chrysler Pacifica 0–60 Times
The Chrysler Pacifica 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 25 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Chrysler Pacifica is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Chrysler Pacifica is the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Wagon, which took 9.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.97 seconds at 80.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Chrysler Pacifica tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.07 seconds at 88.32 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.70sec
2017 Touring · stock
Average 0–60
7.90sec
Across 25 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.07sec
@ 88.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.90sec
2004 Wagon
Across 25 verified runs, the Chrysler Pacifica ranges from 6.70 to 9.90 seconds 0–60, with a 7.90-second average.
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Chrysler Pacifica Performance Overview
Chrysler’s Pacifica performance record spans 2004 to 2024, with 25 verified tests covering two distinct eras. The 2004–2008 CS generation was a gasoline-only, naturally aspirated package rated at 250 hp, and its acceleration profile sat firmly in the upper-nine-second range. The earliest benchmark came with the 2004 Wagon at 9.3 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded run in the dataset is the 2004 Wagon at 9.9 seconds. Across four CS tests, the generation averaged 9.58 seconds to 60 mph.
A major shift arrived with the RU generation in 2017, when the Pacifica moved to the Pentastar V6 and later added ERF plug-in hybrid variants, broadening the lineup from gasoline to plug-in hybrid powertrains and 260–287 hp. The step change was immediate: the 2017 Touring set the model’s quickest marks at 6.7 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.1-second quarter-mile at 92.4 mph. Other RU results show the spread within the modern range, including the 2021 Pinnacle at 7.1 seconds and the 2018 Hybrid Limited at 7.8 seconds.
Today, the RU Pacifica remains the quickest and most diverse version, with current testing centered on both conventional V6 and plug-in hybrid trims. Across all years tested, the model averages 7.9 seconds to 60 mph and 16.07 seconds in the quarter-mile.
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Chrysler Pacifica 0–60 Times by Generation: CS to RU
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | 2017–present | 7.58s | 6.70s — 2017 Touring | 21 | The RU generation (2017–present) averaged 7.58 seconds to 60 mph across 21 tests, led by the 2017 Touring at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 260 to 287 hp across 3.6L V6, 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh configurations. |
| CS | 2004–2008 | 9.58s | 9.30s — 2004 Wagon | 4 | The CS generation (2004–2008) averaged 9.58 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2004 Wagon at 9.30 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
RU
2017–present
Avg 0–60
7.58s
Fastest
6.70s
Tests
21
2017 Touring
The RU generation (2017–present) averaged 7.58 seconds to 60 mph across 21 tests, led by the 2017 Touring at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 260 to 287 hp across 3.6L V6, 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh configurations.
CS
2004–2008
Avg 0–60
9.58s
Fastest
9.30s
Tests
4
2004 Wagon
The CS generation (2004–2008) averaged 9.58 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2004 Wagon at 9.30 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Chrysler Pacifica 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
25 tests · 7 years
▾
2024 Chrysler Pacifica
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.87
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#02
2024 Chrysler Pacifica eHybrid Premium S Appearance
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 262 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,010 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 30 H / 52.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 25
#09
2024 Chrysler Pacifica eHybrid Pinnacle
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 90.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Curb Weight
- 5,010 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 25
#13
2024 Chrysler Pacifica eHybrid Pinnacle
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 90.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 + Elec 16-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Curb Weight
- 5,010 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 25
How we verify Chrysler Pacifica performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chrysler Pacifica trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chrysler Pacifica 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Chrysler Pacifica performance FAQs
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The quickest 2024 Chrysler Pacifica on record is the eHybrid Premium S Appearance at 7.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. Other 2024 runs for the eHybrid Pinnacle came in at 7.5 and 7.7 seconds. All current-year tests listed here are front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid models with 260 horsepower.
The fastest Chrysler Pacifica on record is the 2017 Pacifica Touring, which reached 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. That same run is also the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 15.1 seconds with a 92.4 mph trap speed, making it the benchmark Pacifica acceleration test overall.
The fastest stock Chrysler Pacifica is also the fastest Pacifica overall: the 2017 Touring at 6.7 seconds to 60 mph. There are 25 total Pacifica tests on record and all 25 are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that verified stock run.
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica eHybrid Pinnacle has recorded 0-60 mph times of 7.5 and 7.7 seconds. Its quarter-mile results are 15.8 seconds at 90.8 mph and 16.0 seconds at 90.1 mph. Both runs are for the 260-hp front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica eHybrid Premium S Appearance reached 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. It also ran the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 90.0 mph. This test used the 260-hp plug-in hybrid setup with front-wheel drive, making it the quickest 2024 Pacifica result currently on record.
The RU-generation Chrysler Pacifica, introduced for 2017, averages 7.58 seconds from 0-60 mph across 21 tests. Its quickest run is the 2017 Touring at 6.7 seconds. RU models span both gasoline and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with output ranging from 260 to 287 horsepower.
The fastest RU-generation Chrysler Pacifica is the 2017 Touring, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest RU model, but also the fastest Pacifica overall. Across the RU generation, the average 0-60 time is 7.58 seconds over 21 verified tests.
The CS-generation Chrysler Pacifica, sold from 2004 to 2008, averages 9.58 seconds from 0-60 mph across four tests. Its quickest recorded run is 9.3 seconds from a 2004 Wagon. CS models in these tests use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain rated at 250 horsepower.
The eHybrid Premium S Appearance is quicker in current 2024 testing. It posted a 7.3-second 0-60 mph run, while the eHybrid Pinnacle recorded 7.5 and 7.7 seconds. Quarter-mile performance is close, with the Premium S Appearance at 15.8 seconds and the Pinnacle at 15.8 to 16.0 seconds.
Across 25 Chrysler Pacifica tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.07 seconds at 88.3 mph. The fastest quarter-mile run belongs to the 2017 Touring, which covered the distance in 15.1 seconds at 92.4 mph. For 2024 models, the best quarter-mile shown is 15.8 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chrysler Pacifica can do, not a single marketing claim.
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