Chrysler Pacifica vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 83 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Chrysler Pacifica, a 51 mpg advantage and costs about $1,000 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2027
Chrysler Pacifica
Minivan - 2WD · 31 configurations
2025–2025
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Minivan - 2WD · 2 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chrysler Pacifica | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 32 mpg | 83 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 32 mpg | 90 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 33 mpg | 75 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,900 | $900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 106 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | 3.6, PHEV, Stop-Start | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD | Minivan - 2WD |
| Years covered | 2017–2027 | 2025–2025 |
| Configurations on record | 31 | 2 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Pacifica vs ID. Buzz: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chrysler Pacifica or the Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 83 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the Chrysler Pacifica, a 51 mpg advantage and costs about $1,000 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,900 for the Chrysler Pacifica — a difference of roughly $1,000 per year.
What engines do the Pacifica and ID. Buzz offer?
Chrysler Pacifica: 3.6, PHEV, Stop-Start. Volkswagen ID. Buzz: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chrysler Pacifica and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz as Minivan - 2WD, so they compete directly.
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