Cadillac CTS-V Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)
The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2018):
The Cadillac CTS-V is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
Cadillac CTS-V Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 6.2L | 17 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Cadillac CTS-V data analysis
How to read this Cadillac CTS-V data
This page lists every 2018 Cadillac CTS-V record we hold for this measurement — 1 row in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Cadillac CTS-V figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Cadillac CTS-V record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About CTS-V Drivetrain
Is the Cadillac CTS-V front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Cadillac CTS-V is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Cadillac CTS-V come with AWD or 4WD?
The Cadillac CTS-V is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.
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