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Cadillac Eldorado MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cadillac Eldorado fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Cadillac Eldorado for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 1 configuration rated 19 MPG combined and costing $3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD, at 19 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1984.
Cadillac Eldorado MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (12th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 2001 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2000 | 19 | $4,230 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Cadillac Eldorado generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Cadillac Eldorado MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | — |
| 1998 | 18 | — |
| 1997 | 18 | — |
| 1996 | 18 | — |
| 1995 | 18 | — |
| 1994 | 18 | — |
| 1993 | 17–18 | — |
| 1992 | 18 | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18 | — |
| 1990 | 17 | — |
| 1989 | 18 | — |
| 1988 | 17 | — |
| 1987 | 18 | — |
| 1986 | 18 | — |
| 1985 | 17 | 20 |
| 1984 | 16–17 | 21 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cadillac Eldorado's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Cadillac Eldorado run 18–19 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 19 MPG.
Which Cadillac Eldorado model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 19 MPG.
How much does a Cadillac Eldorado cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,440.
Has the Cadillac Eldorado's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 19 MPG in both 2000 and 2002. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.