2012 Cadillac CTS fuel economy
The EPA lists 13 versions of the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 14 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| CTS Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| CTS Manual 6-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $5,150 |
| CTS Wagon Manual 6-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $5,150 |
| CTS Automatic (S6) | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG | $5,850 |
| CTS Wagon Automatic (S6) | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG | $5,850 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $5,850 for the least efficient.