2016 Cadillac ELR Sport MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2016 Cadillac ELR Sport gets an EPA-estimated 28/33 MPG (city/highway) and 30 MPG combined, with an estimated $2,550/year fuel cost and 104 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 1.4 L 4-cyl.
The 2016 Cadillac ELR Sport with the 1.4-liter 4-cylinder premium gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 28 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway, for a combined 30 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 1.4 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Premium Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| MPG — city | 28 |
| MPG — highway | 33 |
| MPG — combined | 30 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $2,550 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 104 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 10/10 |
| Electric range | 320 mi |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 30 MPG, the 2016 Cadillac ELR Sport sits in the good range for fuel economy. That is about 27% better than the typical Subcompact Cars of its era (24 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $2,550 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2016 Cadillac ELR Sport. Over five years that is roughly $12,750 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2016 Cadillac ELR Sport emits approximately 104 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 10 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.