Cadillac ELR MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Cadillac ELR model year from 2014 to 2016 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the ELR has been offered with 1.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 33 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Cadillac ELR fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2016 30–32 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $13,995 8 listings
2015 33 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl
2014 33 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl

2016 Cadillac ELR: engines & MPG

The 2016 ELR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 32 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $13,995 on VehiSales (8 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ELR 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 31 33 32 MPG · 55 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range
ELR Sport 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 28 33 30 MPG · 50 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range

2015 Cadillac ELR: engines & MPG

The 2015 ELR was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 33 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ELR 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 31 35 33 MPG · 54 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range

2014 Cadillac ELR: engines & MPG

The 2014 ELR was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 33 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ELR 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 31 35 33 MPG · 54 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Cadillac ELR get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the ELR range from 32 to 33 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.

What engines does the 2016 Cadillac ELR have?

The 2016 ELR was EPA-rated with 1.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2016 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Cadillac ELR require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas ELR version specifies premium gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric ELR?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Cadillac ELR EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/cadillac/elr.

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