2012 Holden Calais fuel consumption

3 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

12.3 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,791–$3,186

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

198–292 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 58% more fuel than the typical 2012 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.

Every 2012 Holden Calais version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
Wagon Auto	6.0L 8cyl Petrol 91RON	12.3	17.4	9.3	$3,186	292 Worse than average
LPG Wagon Auto	3.6L 6cyl LPG	12.3	16.2	10.0	$1,791	198 Slightly worse than average
LPG Sedan Auto	3.6L 6cyl LPG	12.3	16.2	10.0	$1,791	198 Slightly worse than average

Holden Calais in other years

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.