Petrol · 1984–2018

Holden Calais

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden Calais. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 8.6 L/100km: 33 mpg UK, 27 mpg US.

Holden Calais in grey
Fuel use
8.6 L/100km
2018 official
UK mpg
33 mpg
US mpg
27 mpg
On a full tank
828 km
71 L tank

What a Calais costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$25.20 per 100 km$2,772
Australia$2.41/L petrol$20.65 per 100 km$2,293
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£24.05 per 100 miles£1,684
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.86 per 100 miles$2,141

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.

ZB, 2018–2022

Specs for the 2.0 turbo liftback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Large
Generation
ZB
Built
2018-2022
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
191 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed automatic

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2018
Auto emergency braking
Yes

VF, 2013–2017

Specs for the 3.6 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
VF
Built
2013-2017
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,965 mm
Width
1,898 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,915 mm

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,564 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
210 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
71 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013

VE, 2006–2012

Specs for the 3.6 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
VE
Built
2006-2012
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,894 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
1,466 mm
Wheelbase
2,915 mm

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,564 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
180 kW
Torque
320 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
71 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2006

VZ, 2004–2005

Specs for the 3.6 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
VZ
Built
2004-2005
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,564 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
175 kW
Torque
320 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2018Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2016Petrol11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—
2015Petrol11.7 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2014Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2013Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2012Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2011Petrol12.6 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2010Petrol10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2008Petrol13.9 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—

Holden Calais questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Calais?

The 2018 Holden Calais uses 8.6 L/100km by its official figures: 33 mpg in UK gallons and 27 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Holden Calais cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,772 in New Zealand, $2,293 in Australia, £1,684 in United Kingdom, $2,141 in United States.

How far does a Holden Calais go on a full tank?

About 828 km (515 miles) from its 71 L tank at its official fuel use.

Cars like the Calais

From other makes, closest in what they use.

More from Holden

Every Holden

What will a drive in your Calais cost?

Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.

Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads

The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way