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Cadillac DTS

Cadillac DTS
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The official data lists 6 versions of the Cadillac DTS (2006–2011), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2006–2011
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
4.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
13.1 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Cadillac DTS?

The DTS is a full-size luxury sedan with a spacious, formal four-door design. It sat at the large-sedan end of Cadillac’s range and carried on the DeVille nameplate’s long association with the brand. Cadillac described it as a six-passenger sedan.

Generations, engines and power

The first and only DTS generation, known by the G-body code, was sold from 2006 to 2011. It used a 4.6 L Northstar V8, a familiar feature of Cadillac’s large sedans at the time.

How economical is the Cadillac DTS?

In the United States, the EPA’s best combined rating for the DTS is 18 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km for petrol versions from 2006 to 2011. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure is also 13.1 L/100 km for those model years. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so the results are best read within their respective markets.

Where was the Cadillac DTS sold?

The DTS was a North American luxury sedan, with official fuel-consumption figures listed for the United States and Canada. Cadillac discontinued it in 2011.

Questions and answers

How many generations of Cadillac DTS were there?

One: the first generation, sold from 2006 to 2011.

What engine did the Cadillac DTS use?

A 4.6 L Northstar V8 petrol engine.

What is the DTS’s best combined EPA rating?

18 MPG combined.

DTS first generation (2006–2011)

Cadillac DTS first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: G-body · References: en.wikipedia.org, cars.com

United States 3 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2011275 HP, CLKUP · 275HP, CLKUP · 275HP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2006–2010300 HP, CLKUP · 300HP, CLKUP · 300HP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2006CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Canada 3 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–2011Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km
2007Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle304 g/km
2006Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km

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