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Chevrolet SS vs. Cadillac DTS MPG

Chart is based on 11 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet SS and 13 fuel economy reports for the Cadillac DTS.

Chevrolet SS MPG

Chevrolet SS Chevrolet SS 2017 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 0 0 50 50 70 16.8  

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Cadillac DTS MPG

Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2008 17.4 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2008 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2007 17.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2006 15.6 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2006 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Sedan 291-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 0 40 50 10 60 17.4  
2008 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 30 20 40 70 21.1  
2007 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 25 30 40 65 17.2  
2006 4dr Sedan 291-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 5 40 30 25 65 15.6  
2006 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 8 11 23 59 78 22.9  

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Chevrolet SS vs. Cadillac DTS MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Chevrolet SS and Cadillac DTS's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
My mention of a $1,300 gas guzzler tax foreshadowed this "why not." If you want a fuel-efficient car, you probably don't want a big, V8-powered sedan. But even compared to the Dodge Charger R/T the SS is a guzzler. This is partly because the very small number sold doesn't justify an upgrade to GM's latest engine and transmission technology, which includes variable valve timing, cylinder deactivation, and eight-speed automatic transmissions. These technologies enable the Charger R/T to earn EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, while the SS can only manage 14/21 with a six-speed automatic or 15/21 with a six-speed manual (which skips from first to fourth under light throttle). In my real-world driving, the trip computer usually reported an average around 16 or 17 in the suburbs (20 if I drove with a very light foot) and MAYBE 24 on the highway. The trip computer in the Dodge reported averages that were usually higher by a couple MPG, but keep its engine in V4 mode (i.e. no lights to stop for) and the average can reach 30. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Wow, really, really bad. All the reviews you may have read about the fuel economy are dead on. You can optimistically get 24 on the freeway and low teens city. Then again you are NOT buying this car for fuel economy. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Cadillac DTS

Cadillac DTS Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 I bought this car almost specifically for my "road" car, for trips, but do occasionally use it around town. I don't know how the other reviewers are driving their cars but I get what I think is great mileage, mid-teens around town and 28-29mgh on trips/hwy at 75MPH. I do try to drive easy to enhance my mileage. see full Cadillac DTS review
2006 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 Great Milage for the level of comfort, 25 plus on trips. see full Cadillac DTS review
2006 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 Great on the highway. At 65 I get a consistant 25mpg. The city is an entirely different story. In stop and go city driving, the best I've ever gotten is 10mpg. The average is 8mpg. The EPA estimates 17 in the city. They are off their rocker. This car sucks gas in city driving. Stay away unless you have tons of money or own an oil refinery. see full Cadillac DTS review
Cadillac DTS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 Terrible in the city. 8 mpg on average. At least it takes regular. see full Cadillac DTS review
2006 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic FWD		 City gas mileage is pathetic. Since new I was lucky to get 10 mpg in the city, but in stop and go it's 8 mpg. When the car was newer, I took it to the dealer, and they checked everything out. I was told that it's a big V8. The Northstar engine is an embarrassment. see full Cadillac DTS review