We just turned in a 2019 Cadillac XT4 after spending a week with the new compact crossover. During our time with small luxury CUV, we measured the MPGs using the onboard meter to get an idea of the real-world Cadillac XT4 fuel economy. Here’s what we came away with.
Over the course of a 290 mile period, our XT4 Sport averaged 20.0 miles per gallon between mixed city and highway driving, which included a significant amount of hard acceleration. In fact, we would go so far as to say that we pushed the little crossover any chance we got (in the confines of public safety, of course), while also keeping it in AWD mode during the overwhelming majority of those 290 miles.
The official Cadillac XT4 fuel economy ratings are 24 MPG city, 30 MPG highway and 26 MPG combined for front-wheel-drive models, and 22 MPG city, 29 MPG highway and 24 MPG combined for AWD models.
So, the fact that we got 20 MPG while pushing the XT4 is quite impressive. When not pushing the small CUV on the highway, we saw the MPGs climb into and stay in the 34 MPG mark in AWD mode and 36 MPG in FWD mode. In other words, the XT4 can be a very efficient vehicle while being driven in the 65 miles per hour range.
To note, the 2019 Cadillac XT4 is powered by a turbo-charged 2.0L I-4 LSY engine with TriPower elements rated at 237 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque. Power is plentiful from the boosted four-banger, which is mated to a quick-shifting GM 9-speed automatic transmission.
One small but important side note: premium gasoline is recommended but not required in the Cadillac XT4. We experienced the vehicle on both 87 and 91 octane, and felt a notable improvement in overall refinement, performance, sound and fuel economy when running on the more premium gas. So if that kind of thing matters to you, spring for the good stuff at the pump.
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Comments
I’ll wait for the ” much more on the XT4 in the very near future ” because the fuel economy of a 2.0T Cadillac is not my top concern.
Within reason !
Did someone ask you what your top concern was?
Wye yes, yes someone did.
When I went and drove one the salesperson asked me.
And my answer did not change.
I will never buy another Cadillac with a 2.0T.
And I’m glad you asked, if someone asked !
With all your belly aching, can’t believe you’re still out test driving GM.
JWVROD,
You called it belly aching !
Its just my opinion !
Sorry my opinion bothers you so !
Your opinion doesn’t bother me though, that’s the beauty of it, everyone has an opinion !
Can anyone clear up the need for 87 vs 91 octane in the LTG vs LSY? I thought the LTG was was premium recommended and the new LSY was 87 Octane recommended.
My experience with my 2.0 was with the LNF with the GM Tune that put it to 290 HP premium required and 315 Ft LBS.
I was around 25 City and 31 Highway. I then went to 26 City and 32 highway with the tune added. Bill Duncan from GM performance who over saw the tune said it was an unepected gain and was a real gain. The added torque and off trottle is where the gain came from.
I was never a Turbo 4 kind of buyer but I have to admit I loved the 10 years I owned the car. I had just wished it were RWD or AWD as the FWD never could put the power down to the ground easily.
Note I was seeing 23 PSI on pump gas and was still under a full GM warranty.
I am still waiting for the hybrid or electric XT4. After driving a Ford hybrid Fusion sedan for five years, and getting up to 54 MP in a two ton sedan, I expect a hybrid XT4 to get even better.
Most people I know with these tall riding AWD wagons with 2.0T engines don’t get much better than 20-22 average MPG during the warmer Summer months so the only time you will probably see over 30 is in straight highway runs going slower speeds. The moment you introduce Winter driving or speeds above 75 MPG suffers. Perhaps the new LSY is a bit more efficient than that.
Cadillac’s XT4 is a perfect example of a vehicle that would have been perfect hybrid or EV; but they just don’t have confidence in the technology to pull the trigger to make it happen.
What did they do to the brand? I m from europe…in my book a Cadillac is a sedan ith a v6 that outperforms a Mercedes equivalent.. only with a tad more mundane dash
.. so so they decieid the SsangYong rexton s the only car to compete with.
Why?
Is it safe to run Regular Unleaded on a 2019 XT4?