Cadillac CTS third generation

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The Cadillac CTS third generation (2014–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 46 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: Alpha

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,970–5,020 mm RDW	4,790–5,020 mm TC	4,966 mm
Width	1,830–1,860 mm RDW	1,830–1,880 mm TC	1,834 mm
Height	1,440–1,450 mm RDW	1,420–1,500 mm TC	1,453 mm
Wheelbase	2,910 mm RDW	2,880–2,910 mm TC	2,911 mm
Front track	1,560–1,576 mm ASTRA	1,560–1,580 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,541–1,568 mm ASTRA	1,550–1,600 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,634–1,825 kg RDW	1,642–1,915 kg TC	1,640–1,803 kg
Mass in running order	1,734–1,925 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,150–2,350 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,136 kg ASTRA	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	368–821 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,747–2,803 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	280–320 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	400–850 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R18, 245/45R19, 265/35R19, 295/30R19, 275/40R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2014–2019: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

271 complaints for model years 2014–2019. 8 crashes · 3 fires · 6 injuries

Transmission and drivetrain 128
Electrical system 34
Steering 30
Suspension 26
Engine 22

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 46 versions of the Cadillac CTS third generation

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European Union 3 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2016–2019	6.2 L	477 kW (649 PS)	Petrol	298 g/km	452
2014–2019	2.0 L	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	189–206 g/km	476
2014	6.2 L	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	353 g/km	28

United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
20182.0L RWD	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	7.8 L/100 km NEDC	180 g/km
20182.0L AWD	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
20186.2L V8 RWD	6.2 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.0 L/100 km NEDC	298 g/km

France 18 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA RWD (LM) MY15	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
2015CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA RWD (HM) MY15	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
2015CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA AWD (LM) MY15	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	209 g/km
2015CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA AWD (HM) MY15	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	209 g/km
2014"CTS WAGON 3.0L V6 BVA RWD 18"" (HM)"	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	250 g/km
2014"CTS WAGON 3.0L V6 BVA RWD 18"" (LM)"	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	250 g/km
2014CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA AWD (HM)	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	212 g/km
2014CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA AWD (LM)	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	212 g/km
2014CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA RWD (HM)	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
2014CTS SEDAN 2.0L BVA RWD (LM)	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
2014"CTS COUPE 3.6L V6 BVA AWD 18"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	255 g/km
2014"CTS COUPE 3.6L V6 BVA RWD 19"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	255 g/km
2014"CTS WAGON 3.6L V6 BVA AWD 18"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.6 L/100 km NEDC	250 g/km
2014"CTS WAGON 3.6L V6 BVA RWD 19"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.4 L/100 km NEDC	245 g/km
2014"CTS-V COUPE 6.2L V8 BVA RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km NEDC	336 g/km
2014"CTS-V COUPE 6.2L V8 BVM RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.6 L/100 km NEDC	365 g/km
2014"CTS-V WAGON 6.2L V8 BVA RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.5 L/100 km NEDC	343 g/km
2014"CTS-V WAGON 6.2L V8 BVM RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.7 L/100 km NEDC	370 g/km

United States 13 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2016–2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	229–232 g/km
2016–2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	219–224 g/km
2014–2019SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18–24 MPG (9.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	234–303 g/km
2016–2019SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	247–269 g/km
2016–2019SIDI	6.2 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA	329–337 g/km
2014–2015SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2014–2015SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	232–239 g/km
2014–2015SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	260–268 g/km
2014–2015	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–349 g/km
2014–2015	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	389–396 g/km
2014SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	264 g/km
2014SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	262 g/km
2014SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	262 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2016–2019Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	9.5–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	221–232 g/km
2014–2019Mid-size	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	9.9–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	233–311 g/km
2016–2019Mid-size	6.2 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	14.0–14.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	329–337 g/km
2014–2015Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.9–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	228–248 g/km
2014–2015Mid-size	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.0–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	253–260 g/km
2014Station wagon: Small	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.0–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	253–255 g/km
2014Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	262 g/km
2014Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	340 g/km
2014Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	16.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	382 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.