Petrol · 1984–2018
Holden Calais
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Holden Calais. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 8.6 L/100km, about $2,772 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 8.6 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,772
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 828 km
- 71 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Calais costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.20 per 100 km | $2,772 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $20.70 per 100 km | $2,297 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.05 per 100 miles | £1,684 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.86 per 100 miles | $2,141 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
ZB, 2018–2022
Specs for the 2.0 turbo liftback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- ZB
- Built
- 2018-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 191 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 9-speed automatic
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2018
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
VF, 2013–2017
Specs for the 3.6 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- VF
- Built
- 2013-2017
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,965 mm
- Width
- 1,898 mm
- Height
- 1,471 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,915 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.6 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,564 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 210 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
VE, 2006–2012
Specs for the 3.6 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- VE
- Built
- 2006-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,894 mm
- Width
- 1,899 mm
- Height
- 1,466 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,915 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.6 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,564 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 180 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2006
VZ, 2004–2005
Specs for the 3.6 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- VZ
- Built
- 2004-2005
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 3.6 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,564 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 175 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 12.6 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.9 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
Holden Calais questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Calais?
The 2018 Holden Calais uses 8.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Calais cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,772 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Holden Calais go on a full tank?
About 828 km from its 71 L tank at its official fuel use.
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