2023 Cadillac XT6 FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
386 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
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$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
13
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems13 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2023 Cadillac XT6 FWD. Top reported issues include power train, visibility / wipers and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
4
Visibility / Wipers
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Wheels & Tires
1
Suspension
1
Structure
1
Electrical System
1
Steering
1

2023 Cadillac XT6 FWD problems by category: Power Train: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Fuel SystemFiled: 02/01/2026ODI#11714789
The vehicle has experienced repeated fuel system failures. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) is a known General Motors issue on similar vehicles, but this specific vehicle was not included in a reca…
Power TrainFiled: 08/28/2023ODI#11541229
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact s…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/10/2023ODI#11511198
I purchased a 2023 Cadillac XT6 .the issue is when I SHIFT into reverse at night the back up camera get very dim and it is very hard to see anything thru the rear display. Cadillac say's it is working…

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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