The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS-V Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 83,700

€ 30,100

€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.1
72
79.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 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 1.8 TSI
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
15.38 %

General
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
ATS-V
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LF4
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
464 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
464 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
189 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS-V
8.43 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac ATS-V
20 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
630 mi
Cadillac ATS-V
337 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Cadillac ATS-V
219.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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