2021 Cadillac CT4Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
27
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
23
Hwy
34
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S10)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
327 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2021 Cadillac CT4. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
2
Electrical System
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Suspension
1
Power Train
1
Steering
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2021 Cadillac CT4 problems by category: Engine: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 08/27/2025ODI#11683316
There is a known issue with hesitation and hard shifting on my vehicle. According to the gm bulletin that was released I believe in may of 25 my year, make and model has a known issue where the transm…
EngineFiled: 04/16/2025ODI#11655109
valve body failed and was supposedly repaired. I had the car 1 day and valve body failed again. My car has been in the shop since November 4, 2024 with no estimated time of repair because no parts ar…
SuspensionFiled: 04/30/2024ODI#11586038
Engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. Supposedly be a new part. I don’t think so.

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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