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2014-2019 Cadillac CTS MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 14–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2019 Cadillac CTS at a glance
The 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS covers 6 model years in the EPA database (47 configurations in all), rated 14–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $3,200 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2014-2019 Cadillac CTS by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 16–25 MPG | $2,900–$4,900 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 19–25 MPG | $2,760–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 17–25 MPG | $2,760–$4,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 17–25 MPG | $2,780–$4,820 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 14–24 MPG | $2,750–$5,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 14–23 MPG | $2,820–$5,680 | First year |
What the 2019 CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$267
$3,200 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.33
Per 100 miles
$21.33
Five years
$16,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$330more a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Cadillac CTS MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,250 to $3,200, $50 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,200 |
| CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,390 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,180 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| CTS-V | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,900 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Cadillac CTS MPG
19–25 MPG · $2,760–$4,230/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,250.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,250 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,760 |
| CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,920 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Cadillac CTS MPG
17–25 MPG · $2,760–$4,800/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,260 to $3,250, $10 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,250 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,760 |
| CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,940 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,350 |
| CTS-V | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,800 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Cadillac CTS MPG
17–25 MPG · $2,780–$4,820/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,750 to $3,260, $510 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,260 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,780 |
| Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,940 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,270 |
| CTS-V | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,820 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Cadillac CTS MPG
14–24 MPG · $2,750–$5,780/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,820 to $2,750, $70 less.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,750 |
| Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,350 |
| CTS 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,070 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic (S6) | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,780 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Cadillac CTS MPG
14–23 MPG · $2,820–$5,680/yr
Gas configurations (17)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,820 |
| Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,000 |
| Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,060 |
| Wagon 3.0L 6-cyl AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
Show 7 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Wagon 3.6L 6-cyl RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,150 |
| CTS 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Wagon 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,170 |
| Sedan 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,350 |
| CTS 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,040 |
| V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,040 |
| Wagon 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,040 |
| CTS 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic (S6) | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,680 |
| V 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic (S6) | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,680 |
| Wagon 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic (S6) | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,680 |
7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,810 in California and $2,770 in Texas, a $1,040 difference.
- California $3,810
- Washington $3,590
- New York $3,160
- Florida $2,920
- Texas $2,770
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2003-2007 (1st gen)
- 2008-2013 (2nd gen)
- 2014-2019 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS get?
EPA rates the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS at 14–25 MPG combined across 47 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS?
The CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How does the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2013 Cadillac CTS) is rated 14–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$5,800 a year to fuel; the 2014-2019 model is rated 14–25 MPG and costs $2,750–$5,780 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Cadillac CTS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,200 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,900–$4,900 a year. That is a $2,000 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Cadillac CTS 100 miles?
About $21.33 per 100 miles for the CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.33 and $32.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Cadillac CTS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 22 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2019 Cadillac CTS compare with other midsize car configurations?
The CTS 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,200 a year to fuel, $330 more than the class median of $2,870, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 180 rated midsize car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Cadillac CTS different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,250 to $3,200, $50 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2019 against 5 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Cadillac CTS for that year.