Cadillac DeVille seventh generation

The Cadillac DeVille seventh generation (1994–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: K-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,330–5,800 mm Traficom | – | 5,326–5,329 mm |
| Width | 1,940–2,030 mm Traficom | – | 1,943 mm |
| Height | 1,430–1,433 mm Traficom | – | 1,422–1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm RDW | – | 2,890 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,740–1,784 kg RDW | – | 1,814–1,950 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,840–1,884 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,340–2,350 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–6 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 566 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,285–3,313 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Torque | – | – | 373 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,167 complaints for model years 1994–1999. 62 crashes · 34 fires · 80 injuries · 11 deaths
- Engine 170
- Airbags 124
- Brakes 79
- Lights 70
- Fuel system 69
- Electrical system 46
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 3 versions of the Cadillac DeVille seventh generation
United States 1 version
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999Full-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.0–13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 299–320 g/km |
| 1995Full-size | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 14.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 329 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





