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2018 Cadillac ATS-V

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Rating8.4

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Compact Sedan
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$60,995 - $63,195
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sleeky and appealing exterior design

Subpar cargo room

No significant changes

Lavishly designed cabin with plenty of features

Electronics need a learning curve

Agile and lively handling

Silky smooth ride and track-oriented performance

Specs & Features

$60,995

price

464 hp @ 5750 rpm

horsepower

445 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

3.6L 6cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact sedan segment, the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan is a direct competitor to the Infiniti Q50 RED SPORT 400 Sedan, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan, and the BMW M3 Sedan. With a single trim on offer, the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan carries an MSRP of $60,995. It offers a 3.6L twin-turbocharged V6 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, producing 464 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Cadillac ATS-V Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 19 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The ATS-V sedan is loaded with Cadillac's best features, and it's ready for action right out of the box. In any case, we recommend the Safety and Security package because of its driver assistance features like automatic high beams, wipers, a head-up display, and lane departure warning and intervention.

Trims

    Base
    $60,995 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

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2018 Cadillac ATS-V vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		3.8 sec-189 mph
    2018 BMW M3

    Ranked #2

    		4.1 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    		4.14 sec12.2 sec180 mph
    		4.2 sec--
    		4.34 sec12 sec180 mph
    2018 Audi S4

    Ranked #6

    		4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
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    2018 Cadillac ATS-V vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg16 gal.256/368 mi.
      		24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg17.4 gal.417.6/574.2 mi.
      		24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18 gal.432/612 mi.
      		23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.8 gal.340.4/444 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/585 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19 gal.418/570 mi.

      2018 Cadillac ATS-V vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		184 in.71.3 in.55.7 in.5 in.109.3 in.
        		204.1 in.74 in.58 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        		201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        		200.9 in.72.9 in.59.4 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        		195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        		194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.

        2018 Cadillac ATS-V vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.4 cu.ft.83.9 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi S4

          Ranked #1

          		13 cu.ft.116.8 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.
          		13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M3

          Ranked #3

          		12 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.
          		12.6 cu.ft.-58.3 cu.ft.
          		12.6 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Cadillac ATS-V vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            		14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            		58.3 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.58.3 cu.ft.-
            		83.2 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.211 ft.
            		-12.6 cu.ft.--
            		15.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 Cadillac ATS-V vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-3812 lbs.
              		-3856 lbs.
              		860 lbs.3746 lbs.
              		-3472 lbs.
              		1080 lbs.3450 lbs.
              		1104 lbs.3666 lbs.

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