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Cadillac Catera MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2000–2001
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cadillac Catera fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Cadillac Catera for 2 model years, 2000 to 2001. Across those years its combined rating runs 18 MPG. The latest model year, 2001, has 1 configuration rated 18 MPG combined and costing $3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2001 Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, at 18 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 19 MPG in 1997.
Cadillac Catera MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 (1997) Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2000 | 18 | $4,460 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Cadillac Catera generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2001. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2001 powertrain options
Cadillac Catera MPG history, 1997–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1997 | 19 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cadillac Catera's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Cadillac Catera run 18 MPG across model years 2000 to 2001. The latest year, 2001, is rated 18 MPG.
Which Cadillac Catera model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 Cadillac Catera Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 18 MPG.
How much does a Cadillac Catera cost to fuel per year?
For MY2001, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,630 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,630.
Has the Cadillac Catera's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 18 MPG in both 2000 and 2001. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 19 MPG.