Chevrolet Corvette vs. Cadillac CTS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CTS 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 Chevrolet Corvette and the Cadillac CTS.
When comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CTS have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS is a better car than the Chevrolet Corvette.
Pricing: A used 2014 Chevrolet Corvette ranges from $34,163 to $49,942 while a used 2014 Cadillac CTS is priced between $9,560 to $22,546.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Cadillac CTS base engine makes 318 horsepower. Both the Corvette and the CTS are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 537 and 486 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CTS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more , and front shoulder room. The Chevrolet Corvette, a sports car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$79,880
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$39,900 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,140
Price Range:
$34,163 - $49,942
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$48,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$18,147 - $98,254
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
181
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,275
# Good or Great Deals:
42
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,781
Price Range:
$9,560 - $22,546
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
124
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,110
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac CTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.1 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
23 out of / 32Cadillac CTS Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Cadillac CTS Trim Levels
3.6L, 3.6L Performance, 3.6L Premium, 2.0T, 2.0T Luxury Collection, 2.0T Performance Collection, 2.0T Premium Collection, 3.6L Luxury Collection, 3.6L Performance Collection, 3.6L Premium Collection, 3.6L TT Vsport, 3.6L TT Vsport Premium, 3.0L Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
318 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 29 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3298 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
48.8 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3898 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Laguna Blue Tintcoat / Night Race Blue Metallic
Gray
Cyber Gray Metallic
Green
Lime Rock Green Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Tricoat / Black Raven
Blue
Opulent Blue Metallic
Gray
Phantom Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Crimson Red Metallic / Red Obsession Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Silver Coast Metallic
Brown
Mocha Steel Metallic
Purple
Majestic Plum Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Gray
Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents
Red
Not available
