Cadillac XLR MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Cadillac XLR model year from 2004 to 2009 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the XLR has been offered with 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl engines; every rated year lands at 18 MPG combined. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Cadillac XLR fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17–18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 16–18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 16–18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 16–18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18 MPG | 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
2009 Cadillac XLR: engines & MPG
The 2009 XLR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| XLR-V | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2008 Cadillac XLR: engines & MPG
The 2008 XLR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| XLR-V | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2007 Cadillac XLR: engines & MPG
The 2007 XLR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| XLR-V | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2006 Cadillac XLR: engines & MPG
The 2006 XLR was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| XLR-V | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2005 Cadillac XLR: engines & MPG
The 2005 XLR was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2004 Cadillac XLR: engines & MPG
The 2004 XLR was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Cadillac XLR get?
Every rated XLR year comes in at 18 MPG combined.
What engines does the 2009 Cadillac XLR have?
The 2009 XLR was EPA-rated with 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl engines — see the 2009 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Cadillac XLR require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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