Cadillac CTS Transmission

The 2019 Cadillac CTS uses Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2019):

The Cadillac CTS comes with Automatic (S8).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Cadillac CTS Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2019Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2019Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive24
2019Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive19
2019Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive23
2019Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive21
2019Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive16
2018Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2018Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive24
2018Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive24
2018Config 4 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22
2018Config 5 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive19
2017Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive24
2017Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2017Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22
2017Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive18
2017Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive24
2017Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive17
2016Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive24
2016Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive25
2016Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22
2016Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive24
2016Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive19
2016Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive17
2015Config 1 of 7Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive24
2015Config 2 of 7Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive22
2015Config 3 of 7Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive21
2015Config 4 of 7Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive14
2015Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive18
2015Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L6 3.6LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive22
2015Config 7 of 7Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Cadillac CTS data analysis

How to read this Cadillac CTS data

This page lists every 2015 through 2019 Cadillac CTS record we hold for this measurement — 30 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Cadillac CTS figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Cadillac CTS record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About CTS Transmission

What transmission does the Cadillac CTS have?

The Cadillac CTS is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd (2019 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Cadillac CTS come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Cadillac CTS configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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