Cadillac · model year 2018
2018 Cadillac CTS
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Cadillac CTS model years →

2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L AWD | 1,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 193 | 33.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0L RWD | 1,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 180 | 36.2 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 398 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 488 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 376 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V175000 2025-03-20 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service…
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19V086000 2019-02-07 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2018
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
