Cadillac ATS vs. Cadillac CT5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CT5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac ATS and the Cadillac CT5.
When we compare the Cadillac ATS's and the Cadillac CT5's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Cadillac CT5 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac ATS's and the Cadillac CT5's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac ATS’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Cadillac CT5 base engine makes 237 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CT5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac CT5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 74200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51080 - 61453
Starting MSRP:
48600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
76559
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
48600 - 130700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22448
Price Range:
16414 - 29075
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
26773
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19270 - 45859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61199
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455 - 66455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Cadillac ATS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac CT5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac ATS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CT5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9915468768643452
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 17.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Cadillac ATS Rankings
Not yet available
Cadillac CT5 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac ATS Trim Levels
2.0T, 2.0T Luxury, 3.6L Premium Luxury, 3.6L Premium Performance
Cadillac CT5 Trim Levels
Premium Luxury, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
237 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3418 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3663 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
193.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Coastal Blue Metallic / Deep Space Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Summit White / Vibrant White Tricoat
Green
Typhoon Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Sahara Beige w/ Jet Black Accent
Brown
Maple Sugar w/ Jet Black Accent / Sedona Sauvage w/ Jet Black Accent