Does the 2021 Cadillac CT5 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$277extra a year
- Premium listed for the Luxury RWD.
- All 12 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 60% of 75 sedans (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Luxury Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 21 to 25 | N/A | N/A |
| 4dr Sdn Premium Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 4dr Sdn Sport RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Sport RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Premium Luxury Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 21 to 25 | N/A | N/A |
| Sport Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 21 to 25 | N/A | N/A |
| 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| V-Series RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| V-Series AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 21 to 25 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | SV FWD | Premium |
| 2021 INFINITI Q50 | PURE RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Acura TLX | FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree