Cadillac ATS 0–60 Times
The Cadillac ATS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 21 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Cadillac ATS is the 2016 Cadillac ATS Premium 2.0T Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Cadillac ATS is the 2013 Cadillac ATS Standard 2.5 Sedan, which took 7.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 21 verified production tests of the Cadillac ATS, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.79 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.27 seconds at 99.14 mph.
Fastest 0–60 5.40sec 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 5.79sec Across 21 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.27sec @ 99.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.40sec 2013 Standard 2.5
Across 21 verified production runs, the Cadillac ATS ranges from 5.40 to 7.40 seconds 0–60, with a 5.79-second average.
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Cadillac ATS Performance Overview
Cadillac’s ATS occupied the compact rear-drive sport-sedan and coupe space from 2013 to 2018, and across 21 verified tests it shows a tightly grouped performance profile built entirely around gasoline powertrains. The single 1st Gen range ran from the 202-hp LCV 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder to the 335-hp LFX/LGX 3.6-liter V6, with the turbocharged LTG 2.0-liter four-cylinder filling the middle. Early results established the car’s ceiling quickly: the 2013 Premium 3.6 Sedan reached 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, while the entry 2013 Standard 2.5 Sedan set the slow end of the range at 7.4 seconds.
As testing continued, the ATS settled into a narrow band where trim and engine choice mattered more than year-to-year change. Turbo 2.0T versions consistently clustered at the quick end, including the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan’s 5.4-second 0-60 and the 2018 2.0T Coupe’s 14.0-second quarter-mile at 98.6 mph, the quickest quarter-mile recorded for the model. V6 cars remained close, with the 2013 Premium 3.6 Sedan matching the best 0-60 figure, while the average ATS test landed at 5.79 seconds to 60 mph and 14.27 seconds in the quarter-mile. Today, that leaves the ATS as a six-model-year line with a 5.4-second best and a consistent 202–335 hp gasoline-only performance envelope.
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Cadillac ATS 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 2013–2018 | 5.79s | 5.40s — 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan | 21 | The 1st Gen generation (2013–2018) averaged 5.79 seconds to 60 mph across 21 production tests, led by the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 202 to 335 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.5L I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations. |
1st Gen 2013–2018
Avg 0–60 5.79s
Fastest 5.40s
Tests 21
2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan
The 1st Gen generation (2013–2018) averaged 5.79 seconds to 60 mph across 21 production tests, led by the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 202 to 335 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.5L I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
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Cadillac ATS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
21 production tests · 6 years ▾
2018 Cadillac ATS
1 production run Avg 0–60 5.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#07
2018 Cadillac ATS 2.0T Coupe
5.60sec 0–60
14.00s ¼ mi @ 98.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 272 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,530 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 21 production runs
How we verify Cadillac ATS performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac ATS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac ATS 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Cadillac ATS performance FAQs
10 questions The 2018 Cadillac ATS 2.0T Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds. That current-year test also recorded a 14.0-second quarter-mile at 98.6 mph. It uses a 272-hp, 295-lb-ft turbocharged 2.0L engine, rear-wheel drive, and a 3,530-pound curb weight.
The quickest Cadillac ATS on record reaches 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. That mark was set by the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan, and it stands as the overall fastest ATS run across 21 tests. Since every recorded ATS here is stock production, it is also the fastest stock ATS.
The fastest stock Cadillac ATS is the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan at 5.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 21 production ATS tests on record and no modified examples, so the fastest stock result is also the fastest ATS overall. The slowest recorded ATS is the 2013 Standard 2.5 Sedan at 7.4 seconds.
A first-generation Cadillac ATS, covering 2013 through 2018, averages 5.79 seconds from 0-60 mph across 21 tests. The quickest first-gen run is 5.4 seconds by the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan. Power outputs span 202 to 335 hp, with both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline versions represented.
The fastest first-generation Cadillac ATS is the 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan, which recorded a 5.4-second 0-60 mph time. That is the best result for the entire 2013-2018 ATS range. Across the generation, the average 0-60 time is 5.79 seconds over 21 verified runs.
The 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS posts a 5.79-second average 0-60 mph time across 21 tests. The quickest example is a 2016 Premium 2.0T Sedan at 5.4 seconds, while the slowest is a 2013 Standard 2.5 Sedan at 7.4 seconds. That gives the ATS range a 2.0-second spread from quickest to slowest.
The Premium 3.6 Sedan is slightly quicker on average. Across six tests, it averages 5.53 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 5.4 seconds. The Premium 2.0T Sedan averages 5.92 seconds across five tests, though its best run also reaches 5.4 seconds. So the 3.6 holds the stronger average, while the top result is tied.
These two ATS coupe trims are essentially even at their best. The Premium 3.6 Coupe has a best 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds and averages 5.73 seconds across three tests. The Premium 2.0T Coupe averages the same 5.73 seconds over three tests, with a best of 5.5 seconds.
The slowest Cadillac ATS on record is the 2013 Standard 2.5 Sedan, which takes 7.4 seconds to reach 60 mph. That makes it 2.0 seconds slower to 60 than the quickest ATS result of 5.4 seconds. Across all 21 ATS tests, the overall average is 5.79 seconds.
Across all 21 Cadillac ATS tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.27 seconds at 99.1 mph. The quickest ATS quarter-mile on record is the 2018 2.0T Coupe at 14.0 seconds with a 98.6-mph trap speed. That same 2018 coupe also runs 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac ATS can do, not a single marketing claim.
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