Cadillac CTS Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac CTS Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2010 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 28 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #18 of 22 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2011 | 6 | 21 mpg | 14 mpg | #21 of 23 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2012 | 6 | 21 mpg | 14 mpg | #21 of 23 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2013 | 6 | 21 mpg | 14 mpg | #16 of 17 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2014 | 6 | 21 mpg | 14 mpg | #15 of 16 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac CTS Wagon placed highest in 2014 at #15 of 16, and lowest in 2011 at #21 of 23. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 626 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 556 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 425 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 422 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 431 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 641 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 554 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 429 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 431 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 433 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What CTS Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Cadillac CTS Wagon burns 548 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $821 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,875 | $958 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $3,286 | $1,095 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $2,950 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 21 mpg the Cadillac CTS Wagon is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $426 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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