The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS-V Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 83,700

€ 27,500

€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac ATS-V is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.1
72
79.8
57.6
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.6 in
109.3
184.6
106.8
187.8
184.6 in
Length
187.8 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.2 %

General
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
ATS-V
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LF4
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
464 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
464 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
445 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
445 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
189 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac ATS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS-V
8.43 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Cadillac ATS-V
20 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
1061 mi
Cadillac ATS-V
337 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Cadillac ATS-V
219.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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