The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (12 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 39,600

€ 43,200

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.56 %

General
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ATS
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 2.0L Ecotec Turbo I4
Engine Series
LTG
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
260 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
260 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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12.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
12.48 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
477 mi
Range
454 mi
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
477 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
155.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data