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Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 1984, the diesel Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD). Its weakest year peaked at 17 MPG (1990).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1992 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille has EPA ratings for eight model years, 1984–1992, every one of them among large cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among large cars in 1984–1985. In 1984 it shared first place among 14 large cars with the Buick Electra/Park Avenue and the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight II.
In 1990 even the most efficient version of the Fleetwood/DeVille rated lowest of 16 large cars (next up: the Mercury Grand Marquis); it sat in its class's bottom five in five model years. Averaged over 1989–1993, the best version of the Fleetwood/DeVille placed third from the bottom of 17 among large cars rated at least three years in that span.
Among 23 large cars, 1992
The Fleetwood/DeVille placed 15th (tied). The class leader was the Ford LTD Crown Victoria at 20 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, is shared by 10 nameplates.
Where the engine list turned over
- 1989
New: 4.5-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 18 MPG.
- 1991
New: 4.9-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 18 MPG.
Powertrains under the name
- Diesel
Rated in 1984–1985.
- Gasoline
Rated in 1985–1987 and 1989–1992.
All 8 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Fleetwood/DeVille | 18 | 15 / 23 | 18 | 1 |
| 1991 | Fleetwood/DeVille | 18 | 15 / 24 | 18 | 1 |
| 1990 | Fleetwood/DeVille | 17 | 15 / 23 | 17 | 1 |
| 1989 | Fleetwood/DeVille | 18 | 15 / 23 | 18 | 1 |
| 1987 | Fleetwood/DeVille | 18 | 15 / 23 | 18 | 1 |
| 1986 | Fleetwood/DeVille | 18 | 15 / 24 | 18 | 1 |
| 1985 | Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD) diesel | 23 | 19 / 29 | 18 | 4 |
| 1984 | Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD) diesel | 24 | 21 / 31 | 24 | 1 |
Version names in the EPA list: Fleetwood/DeVille, Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD).
Same class, 1992
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