Cadillac CTS

20032019 · 59 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
19
Best
25

The Cadillac CTS has been tested by the EPA across 59 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2019. Over this period, the CTS has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2019
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2019
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600192923MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500203024MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500203024MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750223025MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850162418MPG
2015
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300141916MPG
2015
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,950121814MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2014
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300141916MPG
2014
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,950121814MPG
2013
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300141916MPG
2013
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$4,300121814MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2012
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,950121814MPG
2012
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300141916MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2011
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,950121814MPG
2011
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300141916MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700182722MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2007
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150152519MPG
2007
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$3,150162419MPG
2007
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
2007
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$3,150162519MPG
2006
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150152519MPG
2006
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$3,150162419MPG
2006
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
2006
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$3,150162519MPG
2005
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2005
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2005
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
2005
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG
2004
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
2003
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2003
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172419MPG

Historical Efficiency

2019
25
2018
25
2017
25
2015
16
2014
21
2013
21
2012
21
2011
21
2010
22
2009
21
2008
21
2007
19
2006
19
2005
19
2004
19
2003
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (CTS) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Cadillac CTS. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Cadillac Cadillac CTS/CTC grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
967
Total Deaths
626

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
17.0%
Fire Occurrence
4.6%
Speeding Involved
27.1%
DUI Involved
25.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
17%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes80
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2022
Fatal Crashes80
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2021
Fatal Crashes118
Fatalities
80
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2020
Fatal Crashes101
Fatalities
75
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2019
Fatal Crashes88
Fatalities
62
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2018
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
61
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2017
Fatal Crashes108
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2016
Fatal Crashes113
Fatalities
65
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2015
Fatal Crashes89
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2014
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.60

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2017
2
2015
1
2014
5
2013
1
2012
1
2011
1
2009
3
2008
1
2007
1
2005
3
2004
5
2003
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory