Cadillac Allante MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac Allante has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1987 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #15 of 24 (39th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #19 of 26 (28th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #15 of 24 (39th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1990 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #15 of 25 (42th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #19 of 33 (44th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1992 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #18 of 30 (41th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #18 of 29 (39th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac Allante placed highest in 1987 at #15 of 24, and lowest in 1988 at #19 of 26. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.1L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.1L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What Allante fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Cadillac Allante burns 767 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 15 mpg the Cadillac Allante is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $447 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Cadillac nameplates
Every Cadillac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.