Cadillac Eldorado twelfth generation
The Cadillac Eldorado twelfth generation (1992–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: E-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,800–5,700 mm Traficom | – | 5,095–5,136 mm |
| Width | 1,920–2,050 mm Traficom | – | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,360–1,400 mm Traficom | – | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm RDW | – | 2,743 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,640–1,730 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,740–1,830 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,151–2,177 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,361–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,775–2,832 L EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/60R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
190 complaints for model years 1992–2002. 9 crashes · 16 fires · 11 injuries
- Fuel system 46
- Engine 44
- Electrical system 27
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 5 versions of the Cadillac Eldorado twelfth generation
United States 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 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 |
| 1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2002Mid-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.5–15.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 288–366 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.