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Cadillac XLR-V MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2006–2009
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cadillac XLR-V fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Cadillac XLR-V for 4 model years, 2006 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined and costing $4,730 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2009 XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, at 17 MPG.
Cadillac XLR-V MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 17 | $4,730 |
| 2008 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 2007 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 2006 Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 16 | $4,080 |
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 XLR-V generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cadillac XLR-V's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Cadillac XLR-V run 16–17 MPG across model years 2006 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 17 MPG.
Which Cadillac XLR-V model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Cadillac XLR-V XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Cadillac XLR-V cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,730 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,730.
Has the Cadillac XLR-V's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 16 MPG in 2006 to 17 MPG in 2009, 1 MPG more.