1998 Cadillac Seville

US · Midsize Cars

The 1998 Cadillac Seville is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 4.6L 8-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.6L 8-cylinder

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	4.6L 8-cylinder
Displacement	4.6 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

4.6L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.

99V070000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.
Reported April 12, 1999. View on NHTSA
98V144000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 'LOW' SPEED FUNCTION CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED FROM 'HIGH' TO 'LOW' SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.
Reported June 26, 1998. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 19, 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.

Related vehicles

1997 Cadillac Seville
Gasoline
4.6L 8-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
1999 Cadillac Seville
Gasoline
4.6L 8-cylinder · FWD
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1998 Cadillac Seville have?

4.6L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Cadillac Seville?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1998 Cadillac Seville front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Cadillac Seville?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.