Against 455 other 4-cyl cars rated 2022–2024, the Hearse trails their 26.7 mpg average by 5.7 mpg, about $391 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1998, the 2L 4-cyl (2021–2024), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.6L 8-cyl (1998–2011), 14.8: $766 a year apart.
Every Cadillac Hearse engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20 / 23 | 2021–2024 | $1,829 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 14.9 / 21 | 2013–2019 | $2,259 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 12.7 / 18.2 | 1998–2011 | $2,595 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 21 mpg, the Chrysler 300 21 mpg and the Kia K5 30.7 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2024 Hearse.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2022–2024 | +$391 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,975 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Cadillac Hearse gives up 3 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 20 in the city, $250 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (15%) | Typical for its type |
How the Hearse changed over the years
The Hearse peaked in 2024 at 21 mpg (20 city, 23 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2011 at 14 — 7 mpg apart, or $914 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 / 23 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 20 / 23 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 20 / 23 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 20 / 23 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2019 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2016 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2015 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2014 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2013 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2011 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2010 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2009 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2006 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2004 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2003 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1999 | 15 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 22 EPA ratings of the Cadillac Hearse — 3 engines across 1998–2024. 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 $3,975. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Cadillac Hearse get?
21 mpg combined, 20 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the Hearse has averaged 16.6 mpg.
Is the 2024 Hearse more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which Hearse year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024, at 21 mpg combined (20 city, 23 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Hearse get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2024 Hearse against 21 for the 2023 Dodge Charger.
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