Cadillac ATS vs. Volvo S60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac ATS and Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60.
In comparing the Cadillac ATS's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac ATS's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 is a better car than the Cadillac ATS.
Pricing: A used 2018 Cadillac ATS ranges from $14,998 to $25,496 while a used 2018 Volvo S60 is priced between $14,895 to $24,048.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac ATS’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Volvo S60 base engine makes 240 horsepower. The ATS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 641 miles. This gives the Volvo S60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac ATS. The ATS uses premium unleaded, and the S60 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo S60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Cadillac ATS and Volvo S60 are comparable in regards to front head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo S60 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:
$35,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,100 - $66,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,100 - $66,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,101
Price Range:
$14,998 - $25,496
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$18,855 - $53,876
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
72
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,455
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,584
Price Range:
$14,895 - $24,048
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$18,855 - $53,876
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
45
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,682
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Cadillac ATS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac ATS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.4 - 14.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.4 - 14.4
Cadillac ATS Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac ATS Trim Levels
Not yet available
Volvo S60 Trim Levels
T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 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):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
445 / 641 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:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
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:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 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:
3571 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
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
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic
Red
Passion Red
Silver
Electric Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents
Gray
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Off Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Soft Beige
