Cadillac ATS
7 model years from 2013 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2013–2019
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2018)
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (111)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 4,475 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 ATS in brief
The 2019 Cadillac ATS is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,572 lb (2dr Coupe 2.0l AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 7% worse than the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Cadillac ATS has 7 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (83), electrical system (62), unknown or other (53).
Buying used? 2019 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2013 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 11 campaigns and 326 owner complaints.
How the 2013 ATS compares
The 2013 Cadillac ATS is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,314 lb (4dr Sedan Base RWD).
About the Cadillac ATS
The Cadillac ATS is a compact executive car (D-segment) manufactured by General Motors and marketed by Cadillac from the 2013 to 2019 model years, available in both four-door sedan and two-door coupé body styles. In the US, it is the brand's first locally built entry-level premium car since the Cimarron, and in Europe, it is the successor to the Swedish-built Cadillac BLS. The ATS was developed at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan and assembled at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac ATS", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 ATS pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2019 ATS
2 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 ATS
30 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Steering
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
ATS changes by model year
- 2019
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
- 2018
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,572 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,572 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 22 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,572 lb | Not rated | 2 | 33 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,572 lb | Not rated | 3 | 32 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,572 lb | Not rated | 4 | 30 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,314 lb | Not rated | 4 | 96 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 183.1 in | 3,314 lb | Not rated | 6 | 111 |
Alternatives to the 2019 ATS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 3 Series | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2019 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Audi A4 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 310 mi | ★★★★★ | 22 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →