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2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado at a glance
The 2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 18–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2000 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado by model year
What the 2002 Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
Same
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Cadillac Eldorado MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $3,440, $1,020 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
2001 Cadillac Eldorado MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,460, $230 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Cadillac Eldorado MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (12th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado at 18–19 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado?
The Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2000 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Cadillac Eldorado?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Cadillac Eldorado per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Cadillac Eldorado 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Eldorado 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 2002 Cadillac Eldorado more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Eldorado 4.6L 8-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,440, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 97 rated midsize car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $3,440, $1,020 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2002 against 1 configuration for 2001. See the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado for that year.