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2018 Cadillac ATS towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 1,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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14 configurations
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What can a 2018 Cadillac ATS tow?
In our dataset, 14 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 1,000 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 1,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 1,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 14 of 14
Highest-rated example: 2.0L — 1,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: 3.6L — 1,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2018 Cadillac ATS. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 759 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 751 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,068 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,147 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 759 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 751 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,068 lbs |
| 2.0L | — | — | — | 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,147 lbs |
| 3.6L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 758 lbs |
| 3.6L | — | — | — | 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 758 lbs |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 10 |
2018 Cadillac ATS payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 751 – 1,147 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 14
Highest-payload configurations
- 2.0L — 1,147 lbs
- 2.0L — 1,147 lbs
- 3.6L — 1,100 lbs
- 3.6L — 1,100 lbs
- 2.0L — 1,068 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2018 Cadillac ATS dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.85 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.27 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 10 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Axle ratios: 2.85, 3.27
- Published towing range: 1,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Turbo Base 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,571 lbs | 759 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,418 lbs | 751 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,542 lbs | 1,068 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,373 lbs | 1,147 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Luxury 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,571 lbs | 759 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Luxury 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,418 lbs | 751 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,542 lbs | 1,068 lbs | 272 | 295 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 2.0L Turbo Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,373 lbs | 1,147 lbs | 272 | 295 | 2.85 | 109.3 |
| 3.6L Premium Luxury 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,693 lbs | 758 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 3.6L Premium Luxury 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,530 lbs | 758 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,629 lbs | 1,025 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 3.6L Premium Luxury 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,461 lbs | 1,100 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 3.6L Premium Performance 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 1,000 lbs | 3,530 lbs | 758 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
| 3.6L Premium Performance 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan | 1,000 lbs | 3,461 lbs | 1,100 lbs | 335 | 285 | 3.27 | 109.3 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.