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2016 Cadillac CTS towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 1,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2016 Cadillac CTS tow?
In our dataset, 16 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 1,000 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 1,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 1,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 16 of 16
Highest-rated example: 2.0L — 1,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: 3.6L — 1,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2016 Cadillac CTS. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,127 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,051 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,030 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,040 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,012 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,023 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,140 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,150 lbs |
| 3.6L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,094 lbs |
| 3.6L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,173 lbs |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 9 |
| 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 7 |
2016 Cadillac CTS payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 991 – 1,173 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 16
Highest-payload configurations
- 3.6L — 1,173 lbs
- 2.0L — 1,150 lbs
- 2.0L — 1,140 lbs
- 3.6L — 1,129 lbs
- 3.6L — 1,129 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2016 Cadillac CTS dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 9 |
| 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 7 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Axle ratios: 2.85, 3.27
- Published towing range: 1,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Turbo Luxury Collection 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,833 lbs | 1,127 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Luxury Collection 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,754 lbs | 1,051 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Performance Collection 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,930 lbs | 1,030 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Performance Collection 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,765 lbs | 1,040 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Premium Collection 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,948 lbs | 1,012 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Premium Collection 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,782 lbs | 1,023 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Standard 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,820 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 2.0L Turbo Standard 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,655 lbs | 1,150 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Luxury Collection 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,932 lbs | 1,094 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Luxury Collection 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,765 lbs | 1,173 lbs | 335 | 285 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Performance Collection 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 4,018 lbs | 1,008 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Performance Collection 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,851 lbs | 1,087 lbs | 335 | 285 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Premium Collection 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 4,035 lbs | 991 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Premium Collection 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,868 lbs | 1,070 lbs | 335 | 285 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,986 lbs | 1,129 lbs | 420 | 430 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
| 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,986 lbs | 1,129 lbs | 420 | 430 | 2.85 | 114.6 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.