- Newest year: 2006
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2006 Cadillac XLR-V MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Cadillac XLR-V at a glance
The 2006 Cadillac XLR-V has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 16 MPG combined. The most efficient is the XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD at 16 MPG, which costs about $4,080 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs less to fuel than 6 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2006 (class median $4,230 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2006 XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$150less a year
Class median $4,230 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Cadillac XLR-V 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR-V (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2006
- 2007-2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006 Cadillac XLR-V get?
EPA rates the 2006 Cadillac XLR-V at 16 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 16 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Cadillac XLR-V per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 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 XLR-V more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 13 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2006 Cadillac XLR-V compare with other two-seater configurations?
The XLR-V 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, $150 less than the class median of $4,230, and less than 6 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 69 rated two-seater configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.