2008 Cadillac XLR-V MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V.

The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2008 Cadillac XLR-V is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Cadillac XLR-V Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Cadillac XLR-V gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Cadillac XLR-V?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V is $4,600 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2008 Cadillac XLR-V to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $11,500 more on fuel.

The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V is 16 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Cadillac XLR-V Consume?

The 2008 Cadillac XLR-V will consume roughly 19 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2008 Cadillac XLR-V.

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,600
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? Yes
Turbocharged? No

Related Cadillac Models from 2008

If you're interested in other Cadillac models from 2008, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Model Combined MPG
Funeral Coach / Hearse 15
CTS 21
DTS 18
SRX 2WD 16
Escalade AWD 14
DTS 18
SRX AWD 17
STS-V 15
CTS AWD 20
CTS 19
Escalade ESV 2WD 14
SRX 2WD 17
CTS AWD 20
XLR 18
STS AWD 16
CTS 20
SRX AWD 15
Escalade 2WD 14
Limousine 15
STS 20

Disclaimer

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