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Lincoln MKZ vs. Dodge Caliber MPG

Chart is based on 28 fuel economy reports for the Lincoln MKZ and 257 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Caliber.

Lincoln MKZ MPG

Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2015 33.6 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2012 39.3 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2011 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2011 17.2 MPG Highway Percentage 16 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2010 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2010 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2008 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2008 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2007 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2007 14.0 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2015 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 flat light hvy 0 100 0 0 33.6  
2012 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 hills med light 60 10 10 20 70 39.3  
2011 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 0 0 0 100 70 28.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 21 0 63 16 55 17.2  
2010 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 20 21 26 33 80 23.2  
2010 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 2 21 8 69 74 26.6  
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 13 26 55 64 24.8  
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2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat light hvy 3 17 11 69 63 23.3  
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 29 16 46 68 22.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 13 62 13 13 60 14.0  

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Dodge Caliber MPG

Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2009 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2009 32.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2008 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2008 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2008 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2008 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2007 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 98 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2007 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2007 28.9 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Dodge Caliber Dodge Caliber 2007 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light none 3 8 40 50 85 24.2  
2009 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt light 5 10 15 70 60 32.7  
2008 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light none 1 9 38 53 61 26.2  
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 flat med light 6 47 8 39 64 25.5  
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 hills light none 0 0 5 95 65 27.9  
2008 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills light light 1 12 38 50 70 30.0  
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light none 0 2 1 98 70 27.7  
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2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 hills light none 6 16 31 47 73 25.9  
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light none 4 11 15 70 71 28.9  
2007 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 1 14 84 107 28.2  

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Dodge Caliber MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Lincoln MKZ and Dodge Caliber's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 I wavered on whether or not to include fuel economy among the reasons to buy a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. With the possible exception of its grille, no aspect of the car has been more controversial. As with other current Ford hybrids, owners found they could not match the original EPA estimates, in this case 45 mpg for both city and highway. Ford recently caved to pressure, revising the MKZ Hybrid's EPA ratings downward to 38 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and compensating owners for the difference. Which numbers are more accurate, the old or the new? Even with a cold start in near-freezing weather Gayla (who works the pedals like the typical American) managed over 34.6 mpg in the suburbs (based on the trip computer). With a trip computer reset after the engine was warm and much more effort put towards maximizing efficiency, I observed 51.6 with a two-way suburban trip. Taking the highway downtown and back, I observed 47.4 mpg. So the original EPA ratings are doable, just not when driving the car the typical American way, with a heavy foot and the AC blasting. Braking is at least as important as acceleration. Wait too long to start slowing down for a red light, as most Americans do, and the car's kinetic energy will be used to heat the brake rotors rather than being channeled back into the battery pack. When the battery is fully charged, the car can and will cruise for a few miles on electricity alone. The Lexus ES 300h's EPA ratings are a couple mpg higher than the Lincoln's. My experience with the related Camry Hybrid suggests that the Lexus will also have a real-world advantage, but one small enough to consider them "about the same." The only other midsize luxury sedans offering similar fuel economy are diesels from Germany, such as the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC. Though these are much quicker than the hybrids, they are also far more expensive. How much more? If you have to ask... see full Lincoln MKZ review
Lincoln MKZ Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
The MKZ with the 2.0T engine is EPA-rated 22/33 mpg with FWD, 22/31 with AWD. This barely tops the V6-powered ES, and in the real world likely trails the Lexus. A front-wheel-drive Fusion 2.0T, with EPA ratings of 22/34, averaged 19.5 mpg in suburban driving during the week we drove it. With AWD in the heavier Lincoln, real-world fuel economy could get ugly. Step up to the V6, and the EPA figures fall to 19/28 with FWD and 18/26 with AWD (though mpg might not suffer at all outside the lab). Then again, the MKZ is available with a hybrid powertrain rated by the EPA at 45 mpg for both city and highway driving--at no additional cost over the base engine. Even though this powertrain can't seem to approach these impressive numbers in the real world, it's far more efficient than the other two engines. It's the clear choice for buyers who place a high priority on fuel economy. see full Lincoln MKZ review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I wanted a hybrid. I didn't want a Prius. I wanted a more conventional dashboard see full Lincoln MKZ review
2012 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I have been averaging 37.8 combined mpg in warmer months, and averaging 35.2 combined mpg in colder months. I do have to drive with a light foot to achieve these numbers. see full Lincoln MKZ review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 Good economy for performance trade off. see full Lincoln MKZ review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 I travel on highway with a cruise set at 70 and I get about 30mpg. My current total of 22k miles shows 28.8 mpg. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Average so far is 28 mpg. This car has the 2.0 with the CVT transmission. Not great but not terrible either. Our minivan got 18 mpg This mileage is almost all highway.60 to 70 mph. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 25+ in all city driving. see full Dodge Caliber review
2008 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Im a full time pizza delivery boy. I bought this car brand new to deliver pizzas in. What does that tell you? see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 This car was bought as a commuter car and was excellent for that purpose...good gas mileage. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 On a mix city/open road, obtaining ± 8.5l/100 km for an AWD vehicule is a good for me see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I can go below 7L/100km when driving long routes (or about 9L/100km driving in residential areas). Not bad for a car this size and power. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 My AWD model gets the worst fuel economy of all the caliber models, but is still great for an AWD car! Typically 26mpg in the city, 30mpg on highway trips. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 averaging 34 mpg which is pretty good for a vehicle in htis category see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 It returns about 36 IMP mpg which I find acceptable see full Dodge Caliber review
Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 Not as good as I would expect. The Avenger which I own now get better fuel economy on the highway and is a roomier car. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 This STINKS... I believe the reported fuel economy on my car was something like 25/30. I have never gotten above 23mpg in this car, and usually it is much lower. Had I known ahead of time, I probably would not have purchased this vehicle. see full Dodge Caliber review