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Cadillac XLR MPG by year

The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Cadillac XLR, from 2004 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2009, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2009 model is 5% less efficient than the median two-seater that year (18 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year200918 MPG combined
Latest (2009)18 MPG$3,292/yr to fuel
First rated (2004)18 MPG$3,292/yr at today's prices
Model years rated66 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • XLR, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every XLR model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2009 Gas 18 MPG 15 / 24 19 — 1 $3,292
2008 Gas 18 MPG 15 / 24 19 — 1 $3,292
2007 Gas 18 MPG 15 / 24 19.5 — 1 $3,292
2006 Gas 18 MPG 15 / 23 18.5 — 1 $3,292
2005 Gas 18 MPG 15 / 23 18 — 1 $3,292
2004 Gas 18 MPG 15 / 23 18 — 1 $3,292

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare XLR model years

See how much a newer XLR would save over an older one.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Cadillac XLR year has the best fuel economy?

The 2004 Cadillac XLR, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,292 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Cadillac XLR?

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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