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Dodge Caliber MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2007–2012

27 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2012 Caliber 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,450

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Dodge Caliber fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Dodge Caliber for 6 model years, 2007 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 3 configurations rated 24–27 MPG combined and costing $2,450–$2,750 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2007 is the 2012 Caliber 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 27 MPG.

Dodge Caliber MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Dodge Caliber: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2007-2012 (2007) Generation page
2012 24–27 $2,450–$2,750
2011 24–27 $2,450–$2,750
2010 23–26 $2,510–$2,840
2009 22–27 $2,420–$3,650
2008 22–26 $2,510–$2,970
2007 22–26 $2,510–$2,970

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Dodge Caliber generations

1 generations between 2007 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2012 powertrain options

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
24–27 MPG
Per year
$2,450–$2,750
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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dodge Caliber's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Dodge Caliber run 22–27 MPG across model years 2007 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 24–27 MPG.

Which Dodge Caliber model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2012 Dodge Caliber Caliber 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 27 MPG.

How much does a Dodge Caliber cost to fuel per year?

For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,450–$2,750 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,450.

Has the Dodge Caliber's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 26 MPG in 2007 to 27 MPG in 2012, 1 MPG more.