The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 39,600
€ 32,400
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.2
71.1
78.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
109.3
182.8
106.8
187.8
182.8 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.5 %
General
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ATS
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
260 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
260 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
12.48 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
621 mi
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
477 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
132.6 kWh
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
155.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
