Cadillac Fleetwood first generation
The Cadillac Fleetwood first generation (1985–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.
Model codes: C-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,220–6,250 mm Traficom | – | 4,953–5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,840–2,050 mm Traficom | – | 1,821–1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,380–1,630 mm Traficom | – | 1,394–1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820–2,890 mm RDW | – | 2,814–2,891 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,540–1,670 kg RDW | – | 1,588–1,769 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,640–1,770 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,970–2,143 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 3–8 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453–566 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,115–3,228 L EPA | – |
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. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
82 complaints for model years 1985–1992. 7 crashes · 6 fires · 12 injuries
- Brakes 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 8 versions of the Cadillac Fleetwood first generation
United States 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP | 4.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1988–1990(FFS), CLKUP | 4.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) | 4.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986(307) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 4.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 4.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985CA model | 4.3 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 275 g/km |
| 1985(350 V8) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.