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Cadillac · model year 1985
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille (FWD)
Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille is a large front-wheel-drive car with a 4.1-liter eight-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. Its defining number is 18 combined MPG, with 15 MPG city and 22 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,700, so fuel use is a major part of owning this gasoline car.
Good to know
- Large-car body with front-wheel drive
- 4.1-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine
- 22 MPG highway rating
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 15 MPG city rating
- 18 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,700 listed annual fuel cost
- 493.72 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a large front-wheel-drive Cadillac Owners comfortable budgeting heavily for gasoline Highway use that can approach 22 MPG
The 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille suits buyers who value a large front-wheel-drive car with an eight-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its 18 combined MPG rating is modest, and the $3,700 annual fuel estimate demands a real fuel budget. Highway use is more favorable than city driving, but neither figure makes this a low-cost commuter. Pick it when the car’s size and drivetrain matter more than minimizing gasoline spending.
What it is
This 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille is a large car with front-wheel drive. It uses a 4.1-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. See Cadillac cars.
The numbers
Its combined rating is 18 MPG. City driving is rated at 15 MPG, while highway driving reaches 22 MPG. Those figures describe a gasoline car whose efficiency changes noticeably with the type of driving.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $3,700. That figure puts fuel spending at the center of the ownership calculation for this large car.
How it compares
Within its own figures, highway travel returns 7 MPG more than city driving. The 18 MPG combined result reflects the middle ground between those two uses. No other model figures are provided here for a direct comparison.
Who it suits
This Cadillac fits a driver who wants a large car with front-wheel drive, an eight-cylinder engine and automatic shifting. It makes more sense for someone prepared for the fuel bill attached to 18 combined MPG.
Trade-offs
The eight-cylinder engine and large-car format come with a high listed annual fuel cost. Front-wheel drive is paired with a four-speed automatic, while mileage ranges from 15 MPG in town to 22 MPG on the highway.
Verdict
Choose this Fleetwood/DeVille for its large-car layout and front-wheel-drive powertrain, not for low fuel use. The 18 MPG combined rating and $3,700 annual fuel estimate make running costs an important ownership trade-off. Drivers whose miles are mostly highway can expect the higher 22 MPG figure, but city-heavy use is rated at only 15 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 494 g per mile
- Model year
- 1985
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.1 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 1985 Fleetwood/DeVille use?
It runs on gasoline.
What is its combined MPG?
The combined rating is 18 MPG.
How does city mileage differ from highway mileage?
City driving is rated at 15 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 22 MPG.
What is the annual fuel cost?
The listed annual fuel cost is $3,700.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It has a 4.1-liter eight-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 1985 Fleetwood/DeVille front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What body and EPA class is it?
It is a car in the Large Cars class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 493.72 grams per mile.
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