The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo (12 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 37,500

€ 35,200

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.2
71.1
78.9
58.1
72.1
82
71.1 in
Width
72.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
109.3
182.8
109.7
187.7
182.8 in
Length
187.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.06 %

General
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ATS
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 2.0L Ecotec Turbo I4
Engine Series
LTG
Engine Code
*CJS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
260 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
260 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
12.64 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
27 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
455 mi
Range
695 mi
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
455 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
162.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data