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2016 Cadillac ELR

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2016 Cadillac ELR is listed in the US market with plug-in hybrid power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.4L 4-cylinder (PHEV)
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Length 185.8 in (4,720 mm)Height 55.9 in (1,420 mm)Wheelbase 105.9 in (2,690 mm)
Outline scaled from the published measurements. An illustration, not a photograph.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.4L 4-cylinder (PHEV)
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Exterior Dimensions
185.8″ L × 72.8″ W × 55.9″ H
Curb Weight
4,070 lbs (1,846 kg)
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.4L 4-cylinder (PHEV)
Displacement1.4 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typePlug-in hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainFWD

Dimensions

Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Length185.8 in (4,720 mm)
Width72.8 in (1,850 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Wheelbase105.9 in (2,690 mm)

Weight

Weight
SpecificationValueSource
Curb weight4,070 lb (1,846 kg)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Gears, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data at the last check. Last checked November 3, 2026.

    Data sources

    • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
    • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

    Source checked: November 6, 2026

    Data verified: November 6, 2026

    Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What engine does the 2016 Cadillac ELR have?

    1.4L 4-cylinder (PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

    Is the 2016 Cadillac ELR front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

    Drivetrain: FWD.

    How long is the 2016 Cadillac ELR?

    185.8 in (4,720 mm).

    Are there recalls for the 2016 Cadillac ELR?

    No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data when we last checked on November 3, 2026. Recall status can change, so confirm with NHTSA or the manufacturer.