This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Key takeaways

  • The most efficient car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the 2022 model year is the Mercedes-Benz GLA250 at 28 MPG.
  • EPA estimates this car costs around $5,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
  • Requires premium gasoline, which typically adds about 40 to 60 cents per gallon to the EPA's annual fuel cost estimate.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG 21 MPG
City MPG 20 MPG
Highway MPG 23 MPG
Annual fuel cost $3,300
Tailpipe CO₂ 425 g/mi
Fuel type Premium

How the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD compares

The 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD returns 21 combined MPG. Cars in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year average 21.9 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 4%.

The most efficient car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the 2022 model year is the Mercedes-Benz GLA250 at 28 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2022 model year (across all classes) returns 30.7 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2022 model year is on its own page.

2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD
21 MPG
Class average, 2022
21.9 MPG
Class best, 2022
28 MPG
Average new car, 2022
30.7 MPG

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for premium gasoline, which is $4.61/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 714.3 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year $1,650
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year $3,300
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year $5,500

Year-over-year MPG for the Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD

The EPA has rated the Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD across 4 model years, from 2021 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD through 2024 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run, hovering close to 21 MPG.

Year Combined MPG Open year page
2024 21 MPG 2024 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD
2023 21 MPG 2023 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD
2022 21 MPG this page
2021 21 MPG 2021 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD

Compare against other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD for 2022

If you are cross-shopping the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA250 leads this group at 28 MPG, 7 MPG ahead of the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD.

Specifications

The 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s9), sending power through front-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engine
2L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Transmission
Automatic (S9)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel type
Premium
Annual petroleum use
14.2 barrels per year
Start-stop system
Yes

Common questions about the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD.

  • Is the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD fuel efficient?
    It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD returns 21 combined MPG, and the average car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year sits at 21.9 MPG.
  • What MPG does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD get?
    The EPA rates the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD at 21 combined MPG, 20 MPG in city driving, and 23 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
  • How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD per year?
    The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,300 for the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
  • Does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD require premium gas?
    Yes. The EPA lists the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD as requiring premium gasoline. Running it on regular can reduce performance and may affect engine warranties, so it is not a recommended way to save at the pump.
  • Has the Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD become more fuel efficient over time?
    Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2021 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD, 21 MPG) and most recent (2024 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD, 21 MPG) versions sit in the same range.
  • How much CO₂ does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD emit?
    Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 425 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 6,375 kilograms of CO₂.
  • What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD?
    City driving returns 20 MPG and highway driving returns 23 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns.
  • What engine is in the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD?
    The 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD has a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (EPA description: SIDI). Smaller turbocharged engines like this one tend to deliver bigger-engine power on demand while keeping fuel economy closer to a non-turbo version of the same displacement.
  • What transmission and drivetrain does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD have?
    The 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD comes with a automatic (s9) transmission and front-wheel drive.
  • How does the 2022 Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD compare to the best car in its class?
    The most efficient car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the 2022 model year is the Mercedes-Benz GLA250 at 28 combined MPG. The Cadillac XT5 Hearse FWD returns 21 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.