Cadillac CTS-V MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac CTS-V has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2004 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #50 of 55 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #51 of 56 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #52 of 61 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #57 of 68 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #58 of 63 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #109 of 112 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #107 of 110 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #122 of 125 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #124 of 127 (2th pct) | Rear-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 CTS-V placed highest in 2004 at #50 of 55, and lowest in 2019 at #124 of 127. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 543 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 530 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 530 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 532 | 3/10 |
| 2010 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | PR, supercharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | PR, supercharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2007 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2006 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2005 → 2006 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2006 → 2007 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2010 → 2016 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What CTS-V fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 16 mpg the Cadillac CTS-V is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $906 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other Cadillac nameplates
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