Chevrolet Trax vs. Dodge Caliber MPG

Chart is based on 2 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Trax and 257 fuel economy reports for the Dodge Caliber.

Chevrolet Trax MPG

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 SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	10	90	70	31.8
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	5	5	90	65	29.0

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Dodge Caliber MPG

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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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Chevrolet Trax isn't quite the segment's fuel economy champ--that honor goes to the new Honda HR-V--but it's close. EPA ratings are 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with front-wheel drive (FWD), and 24/31 with all-wheel drive (AWD). With a CVT instead of a conventional automatic, and with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine rather than a turbocharged 1.4-liter, the Honda manages 28/35 and 27/32, respectively. You can get an engine as small as the Trax's in the Jeep and FIAT, but only paired with a manual transmission (not offered in the Trax). Even with this engine the Jeep's EPA ratings are 24/31 (though with either drivetrain, and so more competitive with AWD). A nine-speed automatic is only available with a non-turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The additional, taller ratios balance out the larger engine size, for EPA ratings of 22/31 with FWD and 21/29 with AWD. The FIAT 500X fares a little better with the same powertrains. EPA ratings are 25/34 with the 1.4T and manual transmission (not offered with AWD). With the 2.4 and nine-speed automatic transmission the 500X's EPA ratings are 22/31 with FWD and 21/30 with AWD. In my real-world driving, the Trax's trip computer regularly reported numbers much better than its EPA ratings: between 30 and 40 mpg in the suburbs (and most often 36-37), and just over 40 mpg on the highway. It's not hard to see how the Trax's fuel economy can excel in highway driving. Cruising in sixth gear, the small four spins only 2,000 rpm at 60 mph. I observed the best fuel economy numbers with very leisurely acceleration and braking. Push the Trax hard, and the tiny turbo will force as much fuel and air into the cylinders as it can, severely impacting fuel economy in the process. If you want to get impressive mpg averages out of a turbocharged engine, the turbo is been seen as something to be used only when quick acceleration is really needed, not when pulling away from every traffic light. see full Chevrolet Trax review

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Dodge Caliber Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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