Cadillac ATS vs. Lincoln MKZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac ATS and Lincoln MKZ 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 Lincoln MKZ.
In comparing the Cadillac ATS's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac ATS's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Cadillac ATS ranges from $11,995 to $23,542 while a used 2018 Lincoln MKZ is priced between $11,627 to $23,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac ATS’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKZ base engine makes 245 horsepower. The ATS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles.This gives the Cadillac ATS the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lincoln MKZ the advantage in maximum range. The ATS uses premium unleaded, and the MKZ uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln MKZ 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:
35495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
28100 - 66500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35605
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
57329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
24990 - 119800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17445
Price Range:
11995 - 23542
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
23258
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
16692 - 55570
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
92
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71116
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18269
Price Range:
11627 - 23990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
28009
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
16052 - 63956
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86443
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Cadillac ATS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lincoln MKZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac ATS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.5 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.4 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.146
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.048653143110084
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.4 - 14.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.801819702504303
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 23.6
Cadillac ATS Rankings
Not yet available
Lincoln MKZ Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac ATS Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lincoln MKZ Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.081 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 496 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
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
Paddle Shifters:
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
Power Lift Gate:
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:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3373 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3739 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic
Gray
Phantom Gray Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic / Silver Moonlight Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ivory Pearl / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents
Gray
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Brown
Cappucino
