Cadillac CT4
7 model years from 2020 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 26–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (8)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,212 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 CT4 in brief
The 2026 Cadillac CT4 is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,578 lb (2.0l 4dr Sedan AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway), 11% worse than the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.
The Cadillac CT4 has 7 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (10), service brakes (7), electrical system (6).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2020 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 34 owner complaints.
How the 2020 CT4 compares
The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.7L 4-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,578 lb (2.0l 4dr Sedan AWD).
About the Cadillac CT4
The Cadillac CT4 is a sedan manufactured and marketed by Cadillac. It replaced the Cadillac ATS sedan and sits below the CT5 in Cadillac's lineup. The CT4-V was unveiled on May 30, 2019, followed by the standard CT4 four months later.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac CT4", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 CT4 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 CT4
7 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2020 CT4
8 owner complaints · 4 recalls
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
CT4 changes by model year
- 2022
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 4 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,578 lb | Not rated | 4 | 8 |
Alternatives to the 2026 CT4
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →



