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2009 Cadillac XLR MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Cadillac XLR is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 27 two-seaters rated for 2009, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #16 of 27 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Cadillac XLR'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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2009 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
  2. 2Pontiac Solstice21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Saturn SKY21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Audi TT Roadster25 MPG $2,370
  5. 5Porsche Boxster24 MPG $2,469
  6. 16Cadillac XLR18 MPG $3,292
  7. 27Lamborghini Murcielago11 MPG $5,386
2009 XLROther two-seatersClass median: $3,100/yr

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

XLR MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
XLR
Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
4.6L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

2009 Cadillac XLR vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Cadillac XLR?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Cadillac XLR use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Cadillac XLR?

The 2009 Cadillac XLR'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 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Cadillac XLR per year?

About $3,292 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $21.94 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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