Cadillac ELR Engine Specifications

The 2016 Cadillac ELR is offered with 1.4L engines in 4-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2016):

The Cadillac ELR is available with 4 1.4L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Cadillac ELR Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineSubcompact Cars

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Cadillac ELR Engine Specs FAQ

What engine does the Cadillac ELR have?

The Cadillac ELR is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 1.4L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Cadillac ELR available with all-wheel drive?

Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.

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