Compare 2018 Cadillac ATS vs 2018 Lexus RC

2018 Cadillac ATS
2018 Lexus RC
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2-Door Coupe 2.0L AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L AWD 22 30 $38,850 $40,895
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury AWD 22 30 $42,080 $44,295
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury RWD 22 31 $40,180 $42,295
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L RWD 22 31 $36,570 $38,495
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD 19 27 $47,400 $49,895
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD 20 30 $45,500 $47,895
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Performance RWD 20 30 $47,875 $50,395
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L AWD 22 30 $35,620 $37,495
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury AWD 22 30 $39,230 $41,295
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury RWD 22 31 $37,330 $39,295
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L RWD 22 31 $33,720 $35,495
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD 19 27 $44,550 $46,895
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD 20 30 $42,650 $44,895
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Performance RWD 20 30 $45,500 $47,895
ATS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe 16 23 $60,605 $63,795
ATS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan 16 23 $58,515 $61,595
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RC 300 AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD 18 24 $40,298 $43,330
RC RC 300 F Sport AWD 18 24 $40,298 $43,330
RC RC 300 F Sport RWD 22 32 $37,795 $40,640
RC RC 300 RWD 22 32 $37,795 $40,640
RC RC 350 AWD 18 24 $42,534 $45,735
RC RC 350 F Sport AWD 18 24 $42,534 $45,735
RC RC 350 F Sport RWD 20 28 $40,520 $43,570
RC RC 350 RWD 20 28 $40,520 $43,570
RC F RWD 16 25 $60,126 $64,650
Pricing
Invoice Price
$38,850
$40,298
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$40,895
$43,330
Monthly Payment Estimate
$682 / month
$722 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
6.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
A sports car with a more practical body, the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V represents American engineering at its very best. The Lexus RC coupes step gradually from luxury liners to engaging sport coupes.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
2 -
EPA Classification
Compact Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
44.50 44.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.10 54.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
91 82
Second Head Room (in)
35.10 34.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
51.10 50.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.30 45.4
Passenger Capacity
4 4
Front Hip Room (in)
54.10 53.9
Second Leg Room (in)
33.50 27.3
Front Head Room (in)
37.60 39
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
60.30 62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.3
Length, Overall (in)
183.60 184.8
Height, Overall (in)
54.80 55.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.70 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
109.30 107.5
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.50 72.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.4 10.4
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.90 12.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 13.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0 17.4
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.8 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.05 34.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.16 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
QLC NA
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18 P235/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QLC NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/35R18 P235/45VR18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3418 3891
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.1 -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 100
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3000 236 @ 4800
Engine Order Code
LTG NA
Displacement
2.0L/- TBD - 3.5 L/211
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
272 @ 5500 260 @ 6600
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 21
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
N/A -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.07 1.40
Trans Type
8 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.26 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.93 3.17
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.04 2.04
Trans Order Code
M5N NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.77
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.58
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.62 3.52
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac ATS Coupe Lexus RC
Body Style
Coupe Coupe
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Five-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 8.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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