The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS-V Automatic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 83,700
€ 43,700
€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac ATS-V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
56.1
72
79.8
58.4
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
58.4 in
109.3
184.6
109.7
191.9
184.6 in
Length
191.9 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.53 %
General
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
ATS-V
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LF4
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
464 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
464 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
445 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
445 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
189 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac ATS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS-V
8.43 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Cadillac ATS-V
20 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
337 mi
Range
2219 mi
Cadillac ATS-V
337 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Cadillac ATS-V
219.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS-V
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
