Cadillac CTS MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Cadillac CTS model year from 2003 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the CTS has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Cadillac CTS fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $18,980 | 125 listings |
| 2018 | 19–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $18,557 | 67 listings |
| 2017 | 18–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $16,835 | 73 listings |
| 2016 | 19–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $13,000 | 101 listings |
| 2015 | 14–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $10,000 | 14 listings |
| 2014 | 14–23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 14–21 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 14–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 14–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 19–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 19–21 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–21 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 18–19 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 18–19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 18–19 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
2019 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2019 CTS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,980 on VehiSales (125 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2018 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2018 CTS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $18,557 on VehiSales (67 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2017 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2017 CTS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 25 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $16,835 on VehiSales (73 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2016 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2016 CTS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $13,000 on VehiSales (101 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| CTS Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| CTS Sedan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| CTS Sedan AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Sedan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2015 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2015 CTS was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 24 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,000 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| CTS Sedan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Sedan AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Sedan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2014 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2014 CTS was EPA-rated in 15 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| CTS Sedan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Sedan AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Sedan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2013 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2013 CTS was EPA-rated in 13 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Wagon | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2012 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2012 CTS was EPA-rated in 13 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2011 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2011 CTS was EPA-rated in 14 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| CTS | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2010 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2010 CTS was EPA-rated in 10 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS Wagon AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
2009 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2009 CTS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2008 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2008 CTS was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| CTS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2007 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2007 CTS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2006 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2006 CTS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2005 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2005 CTS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2004 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2004 CTS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2003 Cadillac CTS: engines & MPG
The 2003 CTS was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| CTS | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Cadillac CTS get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the CTS range from 19 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.
What engines does the 2019 Cadillac CTS have?
The 2019 CTS was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl engines — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Cadillac CTS require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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