Cadillac XTS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac XTS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2013 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 20 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #23 of 59 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #29 of 64 (56th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #40 of 75 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 3 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #41 of 72 (44th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 3 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 74 (42th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #41 of 77 (47th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 3 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #38 of 80 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac XTS placed highest in 2013 at #23 of 59, and lowest in 2017 at #43 of 74. It spent 3 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 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 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 486 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 408 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 486 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 486 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 412 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 485 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 441 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 475 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 438 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 419 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 475 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 448 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 417 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 448 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 430 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
What XTS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Cadillac XTS burns 523 to 639 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 | $1,568 | $1,917 | $348 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $2,236 | $407 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,556 | $465 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $2,850 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 22 mpg the Cadillac XTS is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large 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.