Cadillac Seville fourth generation

Cadillac Seville fourth generation
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The Cadillac Seville fourth generation (1992–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: K-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,180 mm Traficom–5,192 mm
Width1,890 mm Traficom–1,885–1,887 mm
Height1,370 mm Traficom–1,384 mm
Wheelbase2,820 mm RDW–2,819 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,660–1,740 kg RDW––
Mass in running order1,760–1,840 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,149–2,248 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer907–1,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer454–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,888–3,002 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)

409 complaints for model years 1992–1997. 28 crashes · 31 fires · 24 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Engine 83
  • Fuel system 59
  • Airbags 28
  • Electrical system 23

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 Seville fourth generation

United States 3 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1999(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP4.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1997–1999Mid-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle299 g/km
1995–1996Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.4–15.9 L/100 km 5-cycle308–366 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.