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Cadillac Cimarron MPG
EPA fuel economy for 22 Cadillac Cimarron trims sold from 1984 to 1988. Best ever: 25 MPG (1987 Cimarron). Latest model year 1988: 20 to 21 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Cadillac Cimarron fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Cadillac Cimarron to fuel is the Cimarron, 2.8 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) at $2,970 a year. The Cimarron, 2.8 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,120, so the thriftier trim saves $150 a year and $750 over five years.
| 1988 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | cheapest |
| Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | $3,120 | +$150 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Cadillac Cimarron MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 21 | 18 | 27 | Cimarron, 2.8 L, 6 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1987 | 25 | 22 | 31 | Cimarron, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1986 | 24 | 21 | 29 | Cimarron, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1985 | 24 | 21 | 29 | Cimarron, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 8 |
| 1984 | 25 | 21 | 31 | Cimarron, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
Every Cadillac Cimarron trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1988 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1987 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1987 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1987 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1987 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1986 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1986 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1986 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1986 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1985 | Cimarron | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1984 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 | |
| 1984 | Cimarron | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1988 Compact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Ford Escort | 32 | 28 | 38 |
| 1988 Pontiac Lemans | 30 | 27 | 36 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Nova | 29 | 26 | 33 |
| 1988 Nissan Sentra | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| 1988 Buick Skyhawk | 27 | 23 | 34 |
| 1988 Mazda 323 | 27 | 24 | 30 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Cadillac Cimarron?
The most efficient Cadillac Cimarron the EPA has rated is the 1987 Cimarron at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 31 highway).
What MPG does the 1988 Cadillac Cimarron get?
1988 Cadillac Cimarron trims range from 20 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Cadillac Cimarron has the worst fuel economy?
The 1986 Cimarron is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Cadillac Cimarron for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Cadillac Cimarron to fuel is the Cimarron, 2.8 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) at $2,970 a year. The Cimarron, 2.8 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,120, so the thriftier trim saves $150 a year and $750 over five years.
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