So I just recently got the 2013 coupe w AWD and the 3.6 and I am getting awful gas mileage. I have 1500 miles which i know is barely broken in but I am averaging 14.5 mpg and I am not a heavy foot driver. Any feedback on this?? Also what is better for gas mileage, regular mode or sport mode transmission?
2013 CTS4 Coupe AWD awful gas mileage
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Regular mode, and easy acceleration. Glide toward stops, don't stay on the gas and then brake hard. Milk those mpg's.
Do you have a lot of stop-and-go traffic? Your mileage is not good. Might be the newness of the engine, your traffic conditions and your driving habits all contribute to the bad mpg.
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Do you have a lot of stop-and-go traffic? Your mileage is not good. Might be the newness of the engine, your traffic conditions and your driving habits all contribute to the bad mpg.
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2013 CTS AWD 3.0 sedan after 1900 miles , 90% highway, getting 17 mpg. Something is wrong with these cars. It's rated combined at 21mpg Even city mpg is rated at 18. I have been driving for over 20 years in all manner of cars, suv, minivan. please don't tell me it is the way i drive. all of my previous cars have gotten near the rated mpg. I have had 10 over the last 12 years.
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I just read an article in The Wall St. Journal yesterday how the EPA Rated mileage is somewhat of a joke (my wording). It just isn't "real world" driving. Sure, I can get my highway rated mileage easy. I just need to set it on cruise control at 55 mph on the interstate. Like that ever happens!
I don't know what to say to you guys who have bad mileage.
I don't know what to say to you guys who have bad mileage.
if ALL the cars had bad mileage like us then that would be one thing. But a lot of you guys are getting great mpg. So either my foot is planted to the floor while driving in 2nd gear or there is something wrong with our cars.
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if ALL the cars had bad mileage like us then that would be one thing. But a lot of you guys are getting great mpg. So either my foot is planted to the floor while driving in 2nd gear or there is something wrong with our cars.
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That's right, you live in Detroit, lol.
I average 17 MPG city on a 2010 AWD 3.6 with 22K miles and have gotten as high as 30 MPG on the highway. With AWD it probably takes some miles to break in. I wouldn't worry about it. Also, I believe winter blends of fuel decrease mileage.
Its just nuts to think that a 3.6 is that bad on gas. My 3.8 Monte Carlo SS got 20+ city and 30ish highway easily. My dads vette gets much better gas mileage and its a 98 w the 5.7 LS1 in it. I just think its nuts.
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I should have gotten the damn RWD version.
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I should have gotten the damn RWD version.
It's the AWD that really kills the gas mileage. Especially in stop and go driving. My 2006 Acura RL (SH-AWD) wasn't much better. In around town driving I would get 18-20 mpg. In mixed driving I would get 21 or 22. On straight highway driving I once got around 27-28 mpg.
Two other things to keep in mind as well. Using the automatic starter will hurt your mileage. An idling car, pumping the heat or a/c will kill the mileage. Additional, if you are using the auto climate control, that will use a/c as well, even in colder temperatures, to help reduce moisture and keep the window from fogging. Just my two cents. These are two things that I use here in Cleveland Ohio during the winter, and I definitely see a decrease in mileage this time if year.
i agree on poor mileage... my 2012 coupe gets 4-5 mpg less than my 08 cts sedan..i drive her easy.. found out the coupe is geared down( rear end has higher ratio--higer rpm on motor) at 60 mph my motor is at 2000+ rpm, my 08 was around 1750-1800 rpm at 60...so there goes your gas mpg.. i wish i could have ordered it with the sedan rear end.
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We're sorry to hear that some of you are not fully satisfied with your vehicles because of the fuel economy you are getting on them.
A few notes on fuel economy to pass along:
The EPA's fuel economy estimates are designed to allow consumers to comparison shop. Your fuel economy will almost certainly vary from EPA's fuel economy rating, which is based on a number of factors, such as weather, road conditions, driving and maintenance habits, and the use of air conditioning. For more information on how your fuel economy can vary, or tips to improve your fuel economy, please visit "Your MPG Will Still Vary" and "Gas Mileage Tips" on www.fueleconomy.gov.
Terrain can also affect fuel economy - are your roads mostly flat or do you have to do hill/mountain driving?
I'm not sure about your odometer readings, but new vehicles will not obtain their optimal fuel economy until the engine has broken in. A typical engine will take 3 to 5 thousand miles to break in and during this time period a gradual increase in fuel economy can be expected.
If you are concerned and want to have your vehicle evaluated by your dealership, please keep Katie and I in mind as we're available to you. We can be contacted on the forum via private message or by email at [email protected] (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, and a brief summary of your concern).
Sarah (Assisting Michelle), Cadillac Customer Service
A few notes on fuel economy to pass along:
The EPA's fuel economy estimates are designed to allow consumers to comparison shop. Your fuel economy will almost certainly vary from EPA's fuel economy rating, which is based on a number of factors, such as weather, road conditions, driving and maintenance habits, and the use of air conditioning. For more information on how your fuel economy can vary, or tips to improve your fuel economy, please visit "Your MPG Will Still Vary" and "Gas Mileage Tips" on www.fueleconomy.gov.
Terrain can also affect fuel economy - are your roads mostly flat or do you have to do hill/mountain driving?
I'm not sure about your odometer readings, but new vehicles will not obtain their optimal fuel economy until the engine has broken in. A typical engine will take 3 to 5 thousand miles to break in and during this time period a gradual increase in fuel economy can be expected.
If you are concerned and want to have your vehicle evaluated by your dealership, please keep Katie and I in mind as we're available to you. We can be contacted on the forum via private message or by email at [email protected] (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, and a brief summary of your concern).
Sarah (Assisting Michelle), Cadillac Customer Service
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