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2008 Cadillac DTS MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Cadillac DTS is a large car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 31 large cars rated for 2008, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #15 of 31 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Cadillac DTS's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway239.810.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2008 Large Cars

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  1. 1Hyundai Sonata25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Mercury Sable22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Avalon22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chevrolet Impala22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Dodge Charger21 MPG $2,214
  6. 15Cadillac DTS18 MPG $2,583
  7. 31Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2008 DTSOther large carsClass median: $3,100/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

DTS MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
DTS
Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
FWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
DTS
Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.6L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
113 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Cadillac DTS?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 2008 Cadillac DTS use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Cadillac DTS?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Cadillac DTS per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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