2018 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2018 Cadillac CTS vs Lexus ES
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic · 24 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Cadillac CTS (24 MPG) costs about $1,938 a year to fuel and the 2018 Lexus ES (24 MPG) about $1,938.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Cadillac CTS
- Lexus ES
Side by side
| Cadillac CTS | Lexus ES | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,938 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,938 |
| 24 MPG | Combined efficiency | 24 MPG |
| 20 MPG | City | 21 MPG |
| 30 MPG | Highway | 30 MPG |
| 97 cu ft | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| 13 cu ft | Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| 376 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 366 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 3.5L 6-cyl |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Cadillac CTS vs Lexus ES across model years
- Cadillac CTS
- Lexus ES
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Lexus ES has more passenger space (100 vs. 97 cu ft); the Lexus ES has more cargo space (15 vs. 13 cu ft).
Among 74 2018 midsize cars, the Cadillac CTS ranks 41st and the Lexus ES 39th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Cadillac CTS vs. the Lexus ES per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,938 for the Cadillac CTS and $1,938 for the Lexus ES.
Which has more cargo space?
The Lexus ES, with 15 cu ft of luggage volume versus 13 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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