The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 50,100

€ 55,100

€ 50,100
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€ 55,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
72.5
80.4
73 in
Width
72.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
113.4
192
194 in
Length
192 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.05 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
C6 (4F)
Generation
CTS2
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
272 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
272 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
742 mi
Range
399 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42 cu ft