Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSIvsCadillac CTS III 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 CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

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 TSICadillacCTS III2.0
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
388L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSICadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 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
CadillacCTS III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSICadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
163 km/h
101 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,725 kg
3,803 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 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
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 1.3 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 2.7 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
735 km
457 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.8 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TSICadillacCTS III2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
735 km
457 mi
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 CTS III 2.0
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 198 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 CTS III 2.0

  • Has 50 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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