The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS-V Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 83,700
€ 43,200
€ 83,700
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 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 3.6 V6.
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
2.99 %
General
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ATS-V
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.6L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LF4
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
464 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
464 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
445 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
445 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
189 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac ATS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS-V
8.43 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Cadillac ATS-V
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
337 mi
Range
454 mi
Cadillac ATS-V
337 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Cadillac ATS-V
219.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
