Cadillac STS-V
4 model years from 2006 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2009
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 14–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 STS-V in brief
The 2009 Cadillac STS-V is a midsize car offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (6/V8 4dr Sedan RWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway), 31% worse than the 2009 midsize car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Cadillac STS-V has 4 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 15 MPG.
How the 2006 STS-V compares
The 2006 Cadillac STS-V is a midsize car offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (6/V8 4dr Sedan RWD).
2009 STS-V pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 31% below the 2009 midsize car average of 21.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 STS-V
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW 5 Series | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 BMW 7 Series | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Audi A6 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →