Lexus NX vs. Cadillac DTS MPG

Chart is based on 1 fuel economy reports for the Lexus NX and 13 fuel economy reports for the Cadillac DTS.

Lexus NX MPG

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 SUV turbocharged 235hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	20	80	80	26.7

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Cadillac DTS MPG

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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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Lexus NX

Lexus NX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Even upscale manufacturers have been shifting from V6 engines to turbocharged fours for one big reason: the imperative to improve fuel economy. The Lincoln MKC's EcoBoost four isn't long on eco. With front-wheel drive (FWD), the 240-horsepower 2.0T engine scores 20 and 29 mpg in the EPA's city and highway tests, respectively. But these figures drop to 19/26 with all-wheel drive (AWD) and 18/26 with a 285-horsepower 2.3T engine option. The Audi Q5 2.0T, with standard AWD, does a bit better: 20/28. The 235-horsepower Lexus NX 200t does a bit better still, at least in city driving: 22/28 with FWD and 21/28 with AWD. In my real-world suburban driving I could nudge the trip computer-reported average as high as 33 mpg. The upper 20s were easy to achieve. The trip computer averages in the MKC were typically about three mpg lower--even though the tested crossover did not have AWD. The original Lexus RX 300, with a 220-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, wasn't nearly as efficient: 19/24 with FWD and 19/22 with AWD. One reason: its automatic had only four ratios. The NX's, like the Lincoln's has six. (The Audi's has eight.) If fuel economy is a top priority, then Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz offer diesels. The Mercedes-Benz GLK250, with EPA ratings of 24/33, much more easily topped 30 mpg in my suburban driving, and averaged 40 mpg on one run home from my son's school. The BMW X3 xdrive28d tested even better, 27/34. To counter these diesels, Lexus also offers the NX in 300h form, the "h" for hybrid. I haven't driven the NX 300h, but the EPA rates it 35/31 with FWD and 33/30 with AWD. see full Lexus NX review

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Cadillac DTS Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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