2008 Dodge Caliber MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Dodge Caliber.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber has 5 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Dodge Caliber Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Dodge Caliber is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 26 24 29
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 24 23 27
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L 23 21 25
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 25 23 29
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 22 19 27

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Dodge Caliber?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Dodge Caliber is $2,610.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Dodge Caliber to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,550 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Dodge Caliber Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Dodge Caliber will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L 13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L 14

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2008 Dodge Caliber model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 25
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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