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Dodge Caliber MPG
EPA fuel economy for 27 Dodge Caliber trims sold from 2007 to 2012. Best ever: 27 MPG (2012 Caliber). Latest model year 2012: 24 to 27 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Dodge Caliber fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Dodge Caliber to fuel is the Caliber, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) at $2,490 a year. The Caliber, 2.4 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) costs $2,800, so the thriftier trim saves $310 a year and $1,550 over five years.
| 2012 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 27 | $2,490 | cheapest |
| Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,800 | +$310 |
| Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,800 | +$310 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Dodge Caliber MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 27 | 24 | 31 | Caliber, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 3 |
| 2011 | 27 | 24 | 31 | Caliber, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2010 | 26 | 23 | 31 | Caliber, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 2009 | 27 | 24 | 30 | Caliber, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2008 | 26 | 24 | 29 | Caliber, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 2007 | 26 | 24 | 29 | Caliber, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
Every Dodge Caliber trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,490 |
| 2012 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2012 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2011 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,490 |
| 2011 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | 355 | $2,690 |
| 2011 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2011 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2010 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,580 |
| 2010 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 | 355 | $2,690 |
| 2010 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,690 |
| 2010 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 386 | $2,920 |
| 2009 | Caliber | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 | 329 | $2,490 |
| 2009 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,690 |
| 2009 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2009 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 386 | $2,920 |
| 2009 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,740 |
| 2008 | Caliber | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 342 | $2,580 |
| 2008 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,690 |
| 2008 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2008 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 386 | $2,920 |
| 2008 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 | $3,050 |
| 2008 | Caliber AWD | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $3,050 |
| 2007 | Caliber | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 342 | $2,580 |
| 2007 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | 355 | $2,690 |
| 2007 | Caliber | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,800 |
| 2007 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 386 | $2,920 |
| 2007 | Caliber | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 20 | 24 | 22 | 404 | $3,050 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2012 Small Station Wagons
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A3 | 32 | 29 | 37 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | 32 | 29 | 37 |
| 2012 Honda Fit | 31 | 28 | 35 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza Wagon/Outback Sport AWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| 2012 Nissan Juke | 29 | 27 | 32 |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 29 | 26 | 32 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Dodge Caliber?
The most efficient Dodge Caliber the EPA has rated is the 2012 Caliber at 27 MPG combined (24 city, 31 highway).
What MPG does the 2012 Dodge Caliber get?
2012 Dodge Caliber trims range from 24 to 27 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Dodge Caliber has the worst fuel economy?
The 2009 Caliber is the lowest rated at 22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Dodge Caliber for a year?
At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Dodge Caliber to fuel is the Caliber, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) at $2,490 a year. The Caliber, 2.4 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) costs $2,800, so the thriftier trim saves $310 a year and $1,550 over five years.
More from Dodge: every Dodge model. Fuel types on this model: Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Small Station Wagons.