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2000-2001 Cadillac Catera MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Cadillac Catera at a glance
The 2000-2001 Cadillac Catera covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Cadillac Catera by model year
What the 2001 Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$200less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Cadillac Catera MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $3,630, $830 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catera (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2000 Cadillac Catera MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catera (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (1997)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Cadillac Catera get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Cadillac Catera at 18 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Cadillac Catera?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Cadillac Catera tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Cadillac Catera?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Cadillac Catera per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Cadillac Catera 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Cadillac Catera more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2001 Cadillac Catera compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Catera 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $200 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 93 rated midsize car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Cadillac Catera different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $3,630, $830 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2001 against 1 configuration for 2000. See the 2000 Cadillac Catera for that year.