The Cadillac Hearse does 16.6 mpg combined (14.7 city, 20 highway), which works out to about $2,313 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl does 21 mpg while 4.6L 8-cyl does 14.8 — a difference of $766 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Cadillac Hearse engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Cadillac Hearse ranges from 21 down to 14.8 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $766 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. 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
The Cadillac Hearse burns a gallon every 16.6 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 723 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.193 |
| Fuel per year | $2,313 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,565 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$72 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,975 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Cadillac Hearse gives up 5.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 20 out there against 14.7 in town, a 36% drop worth $692 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 14.7 mpg | $2,612 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.3 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
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. The 2024 car does 21. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Cadillac Hearse get?
16.6 mpg combined on average — 14.7 in the city and 20 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1998–2024.
How much does a Cadillac Hearse cost in fuel per year?
About $2,313 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $11,565 over five years, or 0.193 dollars a mile.
Which Hearse engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 21 mpg, against 14.8 for the 4.6L 8-cyl — a difference of about $766 a year.
Is the Hearse good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world Hearse figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Cadillac Hearse is $3,975 against the $2,313 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 21 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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