1998 Cadillac Catera Base
The 1998 Cadillac Catera Base is a 3.0-liter inline-6 with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $30,635 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Catera measures 194.0 inches long on a 107.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,770 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,635 ($61,082 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L I6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194 in |
| Width | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,770 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars