2010 Cadillac CTS-V MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V.
The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L and Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L.
The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is 15 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 14 | 12 | 18 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is $4,950.
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 2010 Cadillac CTS-V to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,250 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | $4,600 | spend $11,500 more |
| Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L | $5,300 | spend $15,000 more |
The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.
The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.
| Model Option | Gas Guzzler Tax |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | $3,700 |
| Model Option | Gas Guzzler Tax |
|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L | $5,400 |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will consume in one year is 20 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 19 |
| Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L | 21 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Emit?
The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will emit an average of 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 2010 Cadillac CTS-V.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 Cadillac CTS-V model options.
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:
| City MPG | 14 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 19 |
| Combined MPG | 16 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $11,500 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | $3,700 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,600 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 19 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | Yes |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L:
| City MPG | 12 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 18 |
| Combined MPG | 14 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $15,000 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | $5,400 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,300 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 21 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | Yes |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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