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Cadillac ELR MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 33 MPG combined in 2014–2015, with its plug-in hybrid version. Its weakest year peaked at 32 MPG (2016).

Cadillac ELR: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2014–201620253035MPG2014201633 MPG peaklowest peak 32Cadillac ELR: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year20253035MPG20142016
lowest to best versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its class
468.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2016 version. Put it next to its 2014 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Cadillac ELR has EPA ratings for three model years, 2014–2016, every one of them among subcompact cars. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 31 subcompact cars in 2014, behind the class leader, the BMW i3, and it placed in its class top five in three model years.

The first plug-in hybrid version of the ELR arrived in 2014, when 10 of 181 cars offered one. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed fourth of 34 among subcompact cars rated at least three years in that span.

Among 32 subcompact cars, 2016

The ELR placed fifth (tied). The class leader was the BMW i3 at 39 MPG. The next higher rating, 34 MPG, belongs to the Chevrolet Spark.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 32 subcompact cars rated for 2016152025303540ELR 32median 25.5i3Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 32 subcompact cars rated for 2016152025303540ELR 32median 25.5
All 3 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2016ELR plug-in hybrid3231 / 33302
2014–2015ELR plug-in hybrid3331 / 35331

Version names in the EPA list: ELR, ELR Sport.

Same class, 2016

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