Cadillac DeVille sixth generation
The Cadillac DeVille sixth generation (1985–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States.
Model codes: C-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,991–5,710 mm Traficom | – | 4,953–5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,780–2,050 mm Traficom | – | 1,821–1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,401 mm Traficom | – | 1,394–1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820–2,890 mm RDW | – | 2,814–2,891 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,460–1,600 kg RDW | – | 1,588–1,769 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,560–1,700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,040–2,132 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–6 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453–510 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,115–3,200 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)
546 complaints for model years 1985–1993. 51 crashes · 44 fires · 47 injuries · 2 deaths
- Engine 89
- Brakes 86
- Speed control 62
- Fuel system 33
- Transmission and drivetrain 31
- Electrical system 28
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 2 versions of the Cadillac DeVille sixth generation
United States 2 versions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993(FFS), CLKUP | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1988(FFS), CLKUP | 4.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 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.