Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsCadillac ATS Sedan 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Cadillac ATS Sedan

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSICadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
280hp209kW
276hp206kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,542kg3,400lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,548mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
63L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSICadillac ATS Sedan 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm
CadillacATS Sedan2.05,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSICadillacATS Sedan2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI has 4 hp more than Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
1,542 kg
3,400 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI5.5 s
CadillacATS Sedan2.06.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
930 km
578 mi
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
276 hp
206 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
CadillacATS Sedan2.0
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSICadillacATS Sedan2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,542 kg
3,400 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSICadillac ATS Sedan 2.0
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cadillac ATS Sedan 2.0

  • Has 3 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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