DecodedCarsCadillac CTS-V
1 model years from 2018 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2018–2018
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2018)
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2018 CTS-V in brief
The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V is a midsize car offered with a 6.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,984 lb (Sport 4dr Sedan RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 37% worse than the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Cadillac CTS-V has 1 model year in our data, from 2018 to 2018.
2018 CTS-V pros & cons
Full 2018 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 37% below the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6.2L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,984 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2018 CTS-V
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 335 mi | Not rated | 11 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →