Cadillac XT5 vs Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi

The Cadillac XT5 and Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi are evenly matched on fuel economy — both peak at 24 mpg combined — so the decision comes down to engine choice, drivetrain, and class.

Across 3 measured categories, the Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi leads in 2. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2017–2026

Cadillac XT5

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 50 configurations

24mpg combined (best)
All Cadillac XT5 specs

2015–2019

Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 5 configurations

24mpg combined (best)
All Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricCadillac XT5Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi
Best combined MPG24 mpg24 mpg
Best city MPG22 mpg23 mpg
Best highway MPG29 mpg26 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,800$2,550
Lowest CO2 output363 g/mi363 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI2.0
TransmissionsAutomatic (S9), Automatic (S8)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, RegularRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Years covered2017–20262015–2019
Configurations on record505

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

XT5 vs NV200 NYC Taxi: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Cadillac XT5 or the Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi?

The Cadillac XT5 and Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi are evenly matched on fuel economy — both peak at 24 mpg combined — so the decision comes down to engine choice, drivetrain, and class.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi runs about $2,550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Cadillac XT5 — a difference of roughly $250 per year.

What engines do the XT5 and NV200 NYC Taxi offer?

Cadillac XT5: SIDI. Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi: 2.0.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Cadillac XT5 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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