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2012 Cadillac CTS MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Cadillac CTS is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2012, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #31 of 50 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Cadillac CTS's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2012 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $888
2Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
5Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
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31Cadillac CTS21 MPG $2,214
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50Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2012 CTSOther midsize carsClass median: $1,980/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CTS MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic CTS	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic CTS AWD	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic CTS Wagon	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic CTS	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic CTS AWD	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual CTS	Gas	16 MPG	26 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · 6-speed manual CTS	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · 6-speed automatic CTS	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 99 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

2012 Cadillac CTS vs. rivals

vs Lincoln MKZ 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW 5 Series 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 5 Series saves $20/yr vs Audi A6 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A6 saves $98/yr vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr CTS saves $65/yr vs Volvo S80 23 MPG · $2,022/yr S80 saves $193/yr vs Lexus ES 22 MPG · $2,114/yr ES saves $101/yr vs Saab 9-5 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 9-5 saves $277/yr vs Infiniti G25 23 MPG · $2,576/yr CTS saves $362/yr vs Acura TL 23 MPG · $2,576/yr CTS saves $362/yr vs Infiniti M35 Hybrid 29 MPG · $2,043/yr M35 Hybrid saves $171/yr vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr MKZ Hybrid saves $991/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Cadillac CTS?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 14 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Cadillac CTS use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Cadillac CTS?