Diesel and petrol · 2006–2012
Dodge Caliber
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Dodge Caliber. By the official figures, the 2012 uses 8.1 L/100km: 35 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
- 2012 official
- UK mpg
- 35 mpg
- US mpg
- 29 mpg
- On a full tank
- 629 km
- 51 L tank
What a Caliber costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.84 per 100 km | $2,623 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $19.55 per 100 km | $2,170 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.76 per 100 miles | £1,593 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.01 per 100 miles | $2,026 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
PM/MK, 2006–2012
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- PM/MK
- Built
- 2006-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,412 mm
- Width
- 1,750 mm
- Height
- 1,535 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,635 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 168 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
Dodge Caliber questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Dodge Caliber?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber uses 8.1 L/100km by its official figures: 35 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Dodge Caliber cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,623 in New Zealand, $2,170 in Australia, £1,593 in United Kingdom, $2,026 in United States.
How far does a Dodge Caliber go on a full tank?
About 629 km (391 miles) from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the Caliber
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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