Cadillac XTS Limo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac XTS Limo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2013 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #5 of 6 (20th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #7 of 9 (25th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #12 of 14 (15th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #12 of 16 (27th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #11 of 14 (23th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #12 of 15 (21th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #12 of 15 (21th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac XTS Limo placed highest in 2013 at #5 of 6, and lowest in 2015 at #12 of 14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 521 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 525 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 525 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 524 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 527 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 524 | 4/10 |
What XTS Limo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Cadillac XTS Limo burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 17 mpg the Cadillac XTS Limo is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $538 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD 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.