1988 Cadillac DeVilleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1988 Cadillac DeVille

Photo: Berthold Werner. Public domain. via Wikimedia Commons

City
15
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
17
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

17.7MPG average+4.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 17 MPG · Owner reported avg: 17.7 MPG

Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 17.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
22
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
523 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
17.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
4.5L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4.5L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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