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2006 Cadillac Armored DTS MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 large car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Cadillac Armored DTS at a glance
The 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 14 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD at 14 MPG, which costs about $4,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 2 of 10 large car configurations rated for MY2006 (class median $3,630 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2006 Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$389
$4,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.78
Per 100 miles
$31.13
Five years
$23,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,040more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Cadillac Armored DTS MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armored DTS (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD: $6,350 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $2,280 difference.
- California $6,350
- Washington $5,880
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,410
- Texas $4,070
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 large car models.
Generations
- 2006
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS get?
EPA rates the 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS at 14 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD, is rated 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,670 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD is rated 12 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2006 Cadillac Armored DTS compare with other large car configurations?
The Armored DTS 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, $1,040 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 2 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 73 rated large car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.