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Cadillac XTS

7 model years from 2013 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Cadillac XTS
Pictured: 2014 Cadillac XTS Luxury in Black Diamond, front right. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2013–2019
Class
Large Cars
Latest engines
3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
Best MPG
21–22 combined, by year
Latest rating
★★★★★ (2018)
Recalls
10 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2013 (92)
Fewest problems
2016
Interest
4,188 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2019 XTS in brief

The 2019 Cadillac XTS is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.6L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,200 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), 3% worse than the 2019 large car average of 22.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

The Cadillac XTS has 7 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2019.

Its most efficient year was 2019 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 22 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (73), unknown or other (42), suspension (39).

Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.

2013 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 10 campaigns and 208 owner complaints.

How the 2013 XTS compares

The 2013 Cadillac XTS is a large car offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,184 lb (4dr Sedan Base/Luxury/Premium/Platinum Aw).

About the Cadillac XTS

The Cadillac XTS is a full-size car built by the American company Cadillac from 2013 until 2019. It is a four-door sedan with seating for up to five passengers. Based on an enlarged version of General Motors' Epsilon II platform, it has a front-mounted engine that either drives the front wheels or drives all four wheels.

From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac XTS", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2019 XTS pros & cons

Full 2019 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

XTS changes by model year

  1. 2018
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
  2. 2014
    • Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl turbo

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 7 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20193.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo22 MPG202 in4,200 lbNot rated26
20183.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo22 MPG202 in4,215 lb★★★★★17
20173.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo22 MPG202 in4,215 lbNot rated024
20163.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG202 in4,215 lbNot rated022
20153.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG202 in4,215 lbNot rated314
20143.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG202 in4,215 lbNot rated443
20133.6L 6-cyl21 MPG202 in4,184 lbNot rated592
Best combined MPG by model year — Cadillac XTS
2013: 21 MPG2014: 21 MPG2015: 21 MPG2016: 21 MPG2017: 22 MPG2018: 22 MPG2019: 22 MPG2013201420152016201720182019max 22 MPG

Alternatives to the 2019 XTS

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 BMW 5 Series29 MPGNot rated0
2019 Audi A627 MPG★★★★★7
2019 Lexus LS28 MPGNot rated4
2019 Lincoln Continental21 MPG★★★★★3
2019 Tesla Model S370 miNot rated10
2019 Jaguar XJ21 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System73
Unknown Or Other42
Suspension39
Engine13
Service Brakes8
Steering8
Exterior Lighting8
Wheels6
Owner complaints by model year — Cadillac XTS
2013: 922014: 432015: 142016: 222017: 242018: 72019: 62013201420152016201720182019max 92
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →