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2019 Cadillac CTS

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class: Midsize Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan 2.0l AWD, 4dr Sedan 2.0l RWD, 4dr Sedan 3.6l AWD, 4dr Sedan 3.6l RWD
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo, 6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
Length: 195.7 in
Curb weight: 3,620–3,887 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Cadillac CTS is a midsize car offered with 4 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 196 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,777 lb (4dr Sedan 2.0l AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 11% worse than the 2019 midsize car average of 28.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2019

Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 CTS →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–3.6L 6-cyl

Engine–2.0L turbo 4-cyl

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

LuxuryBase

Safety & driver-assist features

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

Built in: Lansing - Grand River, Michigan

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2019 CTS configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan 2.0l AWD	195.7 in	72 in	57.1 in	114.6 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	3,777 lb	50/50
4dr Sedan 2.0l RWD	195.7 in	72 in	57.1 in	114.6 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	3,620 lb	50/50
4dr Sedan 3.6l AWD	195.7 in	72 in	57.1 in	114.6 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	3,887 lb	50/50
4dr Sedan 3.6l RWD	195.7 in	72 in	57.1 in	114.6 in	61.4 / 61.8 in	3,755 lb	50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
CTS	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-11%	$3,300	353
CTS AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	21 / 29 / 24	-15%	$3,400	373
CTS	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 29 / 23	-18%	$2,900	396
CTS AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 26 / 21	-25%	$3,200	433
CTS	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 24 / 19	-32%	$4,350	468
CTS-V	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 21 / 16	-43%	$5,150	543

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

28.1 MPG2019 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2019 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	10.1%
2019 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	10.1%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

OptionalLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2019 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2019 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 midsize cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Cadillac CTS (this car)	25 MPG	★★★★★	0
2019 BMW 3 Series	30 MPG	★★★★★	0
2019 BMW 5 Series	29 MPG	Not rated	0
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	25 MPG	★★★★★	0
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2019 Audi A6	27 MPG	★★★★★	7
2019 Lincoln Continental	21 MPG	★★★★★	3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Cadillac CTS.

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Owner-reported problems

10Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

59,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Unknown Or Other3

Power Train3

Engine2

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Suspension1

Wheels1

Seats1

Electrical System1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Cadillac CTS buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Power Train — 3 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
Engine — 2 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 59,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Cadillac CTS. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other CTS years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2018 CTS	25	195.7 in	★★★★★	2	8
2017 CTS	25	195.7 in	★★★★★	2	27
2016 CTS	25	195.7 in	Not rated	4	31
2015 CTS	24	195.7 in	Not rated	3	49
2014 CTS	23	188.6 in	Not rated	6	138
2013 CTS	21	188.6 in	Not rated	2	48
2012 CTS	21	188.6 in	Not rated	2	47
2011 CTS	21	188.6 in	Not rated	2	60
2010 CTS	22	191.7 in	Not rated	3	38
2009 CTS	21	–	Not rated	4	104
2008 CTS	21	–	Not rated	2	87
2007 CTS	19	190.2 in	Not rated	4	96

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →