Cadillac Commercial Chassis MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac Commercial Chassis has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1988 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #8 of 18 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1989 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 20 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1990 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #20 of 25 (21th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #33 of 50 (35th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #32 of 50 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #33 of 54 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac Commercial Chassis placed highest in 1989 at #7 of 20, and lowest in 1991 at #33 of 50. It spent 2 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 | 4.9L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.9L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.9L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 22 | 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 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.5L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
What Commercial Chassis fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Cadillac Commercial Chassis burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the Cadillac Commercial Chassis is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles 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.