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2017 Cadillac CTS

US · Midsize Cars

The 2017 Cadillac CTS is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI)
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI)
Combined Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI)
Displacement2.0 L to 6.2 L
Cylinders4 to 8
AspirationVaries by configuration: Turbocharged, Supercharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears8
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)
City14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 25V175000: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.…

    Reported March 20, 2025. View on NHTSA

  • 19V086000: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

    Reported February 7, 2019. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD
    25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

  • Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
    25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2017 Cadillac CTS have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Cadillac CTS?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2017 Cadillac CTS front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Cadillac CTS?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.