2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD.

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L.

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242129
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L221927

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD is $2,975.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,375 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$2,850spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Emit?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD will emit an average of about 5,782,500 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 198 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD model options.

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,580,000
Trees Needed to Offset266
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,985,000
Trees Needed to Offset285
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/cadillac/cts-sedan-awd/2016.

  • "2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/cadillac/cts-sedan-awd/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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