Against 156 other V8 cars rated 1991–1993, the Allante sits right on their 15.1 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1987, the 4.1L 8-cyl (1987–1988), does 17 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.6L 8-cyl (1993), 15: $301 a year apart.
Every Cadillac Allante engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1L 8-cyl | 15 / 22 | 1987–1988 | $2,259 | |
| 4.5L 8-cyl | 14 / 20.3 | 1989–1992 | $2,400 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 13 / 20 | 1993–1993 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 23.3 mpg, the Toyota MR2 22 mpg and the Nissan 300ZX 18 mpg, next to 15 mpg for the 1993 Allante. The Allante costs the most of them to run: $912 a year more than the Mazda MX-5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1993) | $0.213 |
| Fuel per year | $2,560 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,800 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1991–1993 | +$17 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,779 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1993 Cadillac Allante gives up 7 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 13 in the city, $1,034 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1993) | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (54%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Allante changed over the years
The Allante peaked in 1988 at 17 mpg (15 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1993 at 15 — 2 mpg apart, or $301 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1993 car does 15.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1992 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1991 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1990 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1989 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1988 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1987 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Cadillac Allante — 3 engines across 1987–1993. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,779. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1993 Cadillac Allante get?
15 mpg combined, 13 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1987 the Allante has averaged 16.1 mpg.
Is the 1993 Allante more efficient than the 1992?
No: 15 against 16 mpg combined, about $160 a year more to run.
Which Allante year has the best gas mileage?
The 1988, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 22 highway).
Does the Allante get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
No: 15 mpg for the 1993 Allante against 23.3 for the 1994 Mazda MX-5, about $912 a year more to run.
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