2008 Cadillac XLR 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.
The 2008 Cadillac XLR 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 is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Cadillac XLR Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Cadillac XLR gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2008 Cadillac XLR is 18 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Cadillac XLR?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Cadillac XLR is $4,100 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 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Cadillac XLR Consume?
The 2008 Cadillac XLR will consume roughly 17 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.
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,100 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Vehicle Class | Two Seaters |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CTS | 20 |
| CTS | 19 |
| CTS | 19 |
| CTS | 21 |
| CTS AWD | 20 |
| CTS AWD | 20 |
| DTS | 18 |
| DTS | 18 |
| Escalade 2WD | 14 |
| Escalade AWD | 14 |
| Escalade ESV 2WD | 14 |
| Funeral Coach / Hearse | 15 |
| Limousine | 15 |
| SRX 2WD | 17 |
| SRX 2WD | 16 |
| SRX AWD | 17 |
| SRX AWD | 15 |
| STS | 20 |
| STS | 18 |
| STS AWD | 20 |
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