Volvo S60 vs. Cadillac CTS

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 and the Cadillac CTS.

In comparing the Volvo S60's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo S60's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 is a better car than the Cadillac CTS.

Pricing: A used 2019 Volvo S60 ranges from $19,543 to $29,644 while a used 2019 Cadillac CTS is priced between $19,499 to $32,600.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo S60 loses 50 percent of its value and the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value. This means the Volvo S60 retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo S60 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Cadillac CTS's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Volvo S60 being ranked 4 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo S60 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Cadillac CTS the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Volvo S60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo S60’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Cadillac CTS base engine makes 268 horsepower. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles.This gives the Volvo S60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Cadillac CTS the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CTS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S60 and Cadillac CTS are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volvo S60 and the Cadillac CTS have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.