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2013 Cadillac CTS MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Cadillac CTS is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 39th 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 · 26 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, 2013 #39 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2013 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 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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39Cadillac CTS21 MPG $2,214
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 CTSOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/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	26 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 · 3.0L 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 · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic CTS Wagon	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual CTS	Gas	16 MPG	26 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · 6-speed automatic CTS	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · 6-speed manual CTS	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

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: 427 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2013 Cadillac CTS vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr CTS saves $65/yr vs Audi A6 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A6 saves $98/yr vs Volvo S80 22 MPG · $2,114/yr S80 saves $101/yr vs BMW 5 Series 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 5 Series saves $20/yr vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr CTS saves $65/yr vs Lexus GS Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,911/yr GS Hybrid saves $303/yr vs Lexus GS 23 MPG · $2,576/yr CTS saves $362/yr vs Lexus ES 24 MPG · $1,938/yr ES saves $277/yr vs Acura TL 23 MPG · $2,576/yr CTS saves $362/yr vs Lincoln MKZ 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MKZ saves $426/yr vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr MKZ Hybrid saves $991/yr vs Lexus ES Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr ES Hybrid saves $1,052/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Cadillac CTS?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 14 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Cadillac CTS use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Cadillac CTS?