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2018 Cadillac CTS-V

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Class
Midsize Cars
Body styles
Sport 4dr Sedan RWD, 4dr Sedan RWD
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
17 combined · 14 city / 21 hwy
Length
195.7–197.6 in
Curb weight
3,984–4,145 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

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.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 35 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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.

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Sport 4dr Sedan RWD195.7 in72 in57.1 in114.6 in61.4 / 61.8 in3,984 lb50/50
4dr Sedan RWD197.6 in72 in57.1 in114.6 in62.2 / 61 in4,145 lb53/47

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
CTS-V6.2L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 21 / 17-37%$4,850530
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $12,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.2 MPG2018 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2018 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 3★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10.1%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2018 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash test — 2018 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2018 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD
Side crash test — 2018 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2018 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2018 Cadillac CTS-V (this car)17 MPG★★★★★0
2018 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class25 MPG★★★★★0
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class30 MPGNot rated0
2018 Audi A628 MPG★★★★★2
2018 Lincoln Continental21 MPG★★★★★2
2018 Tesla Model S335 miNot rated11

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V.

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Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2018 Cadillac CTS-V buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →