2017 Cadillac CT6
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 to $3,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 21-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 21 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,050-$3,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 144-424 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2017 CT6 costs about $3,050 to $3,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,288. Over five years that is about $16,438 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient CT6 configuration saves about $1,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The CT6 sits roughly 6 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 Plug-In | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| CT6 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| CT6 AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| CT6 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2017 CT6 records tailpipe CO₂ of 144-424 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 440 to 440 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.