Cadillac Catera MPG and Fuel Economy

Cadillac have been manufacturing models of Catera for 5 years, with the latest vehicle in 2001 having a combined MPG of 18.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2001 Cadillac Catera is $3,500 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel driving a 2001 Cadillac Catera.

🛢 The Cadillac Catera will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Cadillac Catera will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Cadillac Catera.

The table below is a complete list of the 5 Cadillac Catera fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2001 Cadillac Catera18$3,500
2000 Cadillac Catera18$4,100
1999 Cadillac Catera18$4,100
1998 Cadillac Catera18$3,500
1997 Cadillac Catera19$3,900

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