Cadillac CT5 V MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac CT5 V has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 24 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #107 of 124 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #99 of 116 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 4 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #105 of 121 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 4 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #100 of 117 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 4 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #91 of 101 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 4 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #77 of 86 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 4 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #61 of 66 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac CT5 V placed highest in 2026 at #61 of 66, and lowest in 2020 at #107 of 124. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 24 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 580 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 587 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 587 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 424 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 558 | 3/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 573 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 13 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 557 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 442 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 412 | 4/10 |
What CT5 V fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Cadillac CT5 V burns 548 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $2,300 | $657 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,683 | $767 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $3,067 | $876 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,700 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 21 mpg the Cadillac CT5 V is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $307 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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