Cadillac CTS Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac CTS Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2014 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 23 mpg | 18 mpg | #73 of 107 (32th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 5 | 24 mpg | 18 mpg | #62 of 101 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 5 | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | #67 of 112 (41th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | 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 CTS Sedan placed highest in 2015 at #62 of 101, and lowest in 2014 at #73 of 107. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 399 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 419 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 407 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 374 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 409 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 384 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
What CTS Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan burns 460 to 605 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 | $1,380 | $1,816 | $436 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $2,118 | $508 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $2,421 | $581 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $2,600 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $5,000 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 25 mpg the Cadillac CTS Sedan is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Cadillac nameplates
Every Cadillac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.