Cadillac Seville third generation
The Cadillac Seville third generation (1986–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.
Model codes: K-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,780–4,846 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,801–1,829 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,351–1,364 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mm RDW | – | 2,743 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,076 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,775 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: 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)
78 complaints for model years 1986–1991. 12 crashes · 1 fire · 16 injuries · 1 death
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 Seville third 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991(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 |
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.