Against 357 other V6 cars rated 1999–2001, the Catera sits right on their 18.8 mpg average.
Every Cadillac Catera engine, compared
The Cadillac Catera was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 16 / 22.6 | 1997–2001 | $2,110 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2001) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1999–2001 | +$90 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,910 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2001 Cadillac Catera gives up 6 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 16 in the city, $655 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2001) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Catera changed over the years
The Catera peaked in 1997 at 19 mpg (16 city, 23 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2001 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2001 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Cadillac Catera — 1 engine across 1997–2001. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,910. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2001 Cadillac Catera get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1997 the Catera has averaged 18.2 mpg.
Is the 2001 Catera more efficient than the 2000?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which Catera year has the best gas mileage?
The 1997, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23 highway).
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