2017 Cadillac CTS MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Cadillac CTS.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS has 3 model options: Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2017 Cadillac CTS Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Cadillac CTS Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Cadillac CTS is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L242030
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L252230
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L181624

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Cadillac CTS?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Cadillac CTS is $3,217.

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 2017 Cadillac CTS to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,583 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) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,950spend $3,250 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$4,100spend $9,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Cadillac CTS Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Cadillac CTS will consume in one year is 14 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) 6-cyl, 3.6 L12
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Cadillac CTS Emit?

The 2017 Cadillac CTS will emit an average of about 6,080,000 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 208 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Cadillac CTS.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2017 Cadillac CTS model options.

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Cadillac CTS Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,640,000
Trees Needed to Offset269
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Cadillac CTS Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,385,000
Trees Needed to Offset256
DriveRear-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 2017 Cadillac CTS Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO27,215,000
Trees Needed to Offset344
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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